Course Descriptions

Latin is the language of ancient Rome, but its relevance—as a language of empire, of religion, and of science and learning—has persisted into the modern period. In this course, you will learn the basics of Latin. With attention to the grammatical forms of the language and through the regular practice of reading and writing in Latin, you will begin to understand the structures of Latin and prepare yourself for the reading of Latin literature.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours

In this course, you will continue the sequence begun in LATN 112 and become familiar with more complex forms of Latin grammar. You will acquire a broad vocabulary and become more comfortable reading extended passages of Latin prose and poetry. You will have the opportunity to read selections from works written by a range of Roman authors like Cicero and Caesar, Catullus and Virgil.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 112.

A common challenge that Latin students encounter is that they often find themselves without an opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills outside the regular academic year. This course, typically offered in the spring or summer session, aims to help students both retain what they have learned and further improve their understanding of Latin. We will read extensive passages of continuous Latin (either poetry or prose) in order to sharpen students’ understanding of the language. Along the way, we will discuss the grammatical structures that we encounter and analyze the historical significance of our readings and what they can teach us about Roman society and culture.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 113 and permission of the instructor.
Note: Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.

In this course, you will consolidate your knowledge of the language and its structures. You will continue to learn the more advanced grammar of Latin, but you will spend progressively more time reading original Latin works by Roman authors. The goal of this course is that you finish with the ability to read continuous passages of Latin literature.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 113.
Note: Minimum of 75 per cent in Latin 113 recommended.

In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the language, especially through the regular reading of continuous passages of Latin literature. At the end of this course, you should have a firm grasp of the structures of the language and the preparation necessary for the more careful study of Roman authors.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 202.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

A common challenge that Latin students encounter is that they often find themselves without an opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills outside the regular academic year. This course, typically offered in the spring or summer session, aims to help students both retain what they have learned and further improve their understanding of Latin. We will read extensive passages of continuous Latin (either poetry or prose) in order to sharpen students’ understanding of the language. Along the way, we will discuss the grammatical structures that we encounter and analyze the historical significance of our readings and what they can teach us about Roman society and culture.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 203 and permission of the instructor.
Note: Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

Advanced study, in Latin, of particular authors, works, or genres, with emphasis on the precise translation and analysis (grammatical, metrical, stylistic, historical, and/or literary) of the assigned Latin texts. May be taken more than once for credit.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): LATN 203.
Note: Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours