Latin—LATN     (Please note that the Department currently offers only 1550 and 2600 regularly; some other courses may occasionally be offered.)

 Lower-Division Courses

1550. Elementary Latin. Introduction to Latin, with emphasis on those aspects of grammar most essential for developing the ability to read Latin. Translation of simple Latin texts into English. Introduction to the culture of the late Roman Republic, including reading selected primary sources in English. Assignments in the Language Learning and Resource Center (LLRC).  Grading is ABC/NC. 4 s.h.

2600. Intermediate. Continuation of Latin 1550 with emphasis on more complex aspects of Latin grammar. Translation of more advanced Latin texts, including some authentic passages. Introduction to the culture of the Augustan Age, including reading selected primary sources in English. Assignments in the LLRC. Prereq.: Placement test or LATN 1550.  4 s.h.

2603. Directed Reading 1. Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation.  Review of Latin grammar and introduction of some advanced grammatical constructions not covered in Latin 1550 or 2600. May be repeated once if topic is different. Prereq.: Placement test or Latin 2600.  3 s.h.

Upper-Division Courses

3753. Directed Reading 2. Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation and interpretation of text. Review of Latin grammar.  Introduction to relevant modern scholarship. Writing of evaluative essays. May be repeated once if topic is different. Prereq.: LATN 2603 and permission of department chairperson. 3 s.h.

4883. Directed Reading 3. Reading of selections from a Latin author or genre with emphasis on translation and interpretation of text. Review of Latin grammar.  Writing of a research paper. May be repeated once if topic is different. Prereq.: LATN 3753 and permission of department chairperson. 3 s.h.