Course Descriptions
The LATN 101, 102, 201 sequence covers the full grammar and syntax of the Classical Latin and prepares the student to read a wide range of prose and poetry from the Roman Republic and Empire.
LATN 101
Elementary Latin I
3 Semester Hours
A basic introduction to Latin grammar and syntax, including noun declension and verb conjugation; translation of simple prose passages.
LATN 102
Elementary Latin II
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of the grammar and syntax covered in LATN 101, with a focus on more complex sentences and dependent clauses; translation of more elaborate prose and poetry passages.
Prerequisite: LATN 101 or equivalent.
LATN 198
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 199
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 201
Intermediate Latin
3 Semester Hours
A continuation of the LATN 101 and 102 sequence, focusing on more advanced constuctions; grammar review and translation of unedited passages of poetry and prose.
Prerequisite: LATN 102 or equivalent.
LATN 298
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 299
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 312
Virgil
3 Semester Hours
Readings in the Eclogues, Georgics, and/or Aeneid.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 313
Catullus
3 Semester Hours
Selections from the poetry of Catullus, with a focus on metrical variety, literary style, and historical context.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 314
Horace
3 Semester Hours
Readings from the Epodes, Odes, or Epistles of Horace.
Prerequisite: LATN 201 or equivalent.
LATN 315
Ovid
3 Semester Hours
Readings from Ovid's Metamorphoses.
Prerequisities: LATN 201 or equivalent.
LATN 317
Roman Elegy
3 Semester Hours
Readings from the love poetry of Tibullus, Propertius, and/or Ovid.
Prerequisite: LATN 201 or equivalent.
LATN 319
Roman Satire
3 Semester Hours
Selections from the satiric works of Horace, Seneca, Martial, and/or Juvenal.
LATN 321
Cicero
3 Semester Hours
Readings in the orations, philosophical works, and/or letters.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 322
Roman Historians
3 Semester Hours
Readings in Caesar, Livy, and Tacitus.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 323
Roman Epistolography
3 Semester Hours
Readings in the letters of Cicero and/or Pliny the Younger.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 324
Latin Prose
3 Semester Hours
Readings in selected prose authors of the Republic and/or Empire.
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 410
Practicum: Teaching Classical Latin
3 Semester Hours
Practicum in teaching elementary Latin. Topics include basic pedagogy, planning, presentation, testing, grading, tutoring, and problem-solving.
This course may be repeated for credit.
Permission of the instructor required.
Prerequisite: At least two semesters of Latin at the 300- and 400-level and a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) in LATN courses.
LATN 415
Special Topics in Latin Literature
3 Semester Hours
This course may be repeated for credit.
LATN 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
LATN 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
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