Taught by Professor Philip Walsh
The second semester of “Elementary Latin” will complete your introduction to the basic elements of the Latin language. It will emphasize the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension – in other words, all of the tools necessary to develop a sound reading proficiency in Latin. Last semester, we began reading connected passages and short selections of unaltered Latin; this semester, these readings will become more prominent as our knowledge of Latin advances. You will not be expected to speak Latin, but you should have at this point a good classical pronunciation and know where to place important accents.
Nōn scholae, sed vītae discimus – We learn not for school, but for life!
Several practical advantages accrue from the study of classical languages. Introductory knowledge of Latin, for example, increases knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar, which is invaluable no matter what academic or professional field you pursue. Familiarity with Latin also facilitates the learning of the Romance languages, which are descended from it. Most importantly, however, the study of Latin reinforces the importance of close reading, patience, and intellectual discipline. You will learn to manage complexity, to persevere in the face of the unknown, and to love learning for its own sake.
Elementary Latin II will meet Tuesday and Friday (lectures) from 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm (UTC-5) and Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (preceptor sessions – M.A. only)
Schedule
Week One (8/27-8/31):
- 8/27: Intrōductiō and Wheelock Chapter XXII
- 8/28: No class
- 8/29: Preceptor Session
- 8/31: Wheelock Caput XXIII
Week Two (9/3-9/7):
9/3: Preceptor Session- 9/4: Wheelock Caput XXIV
- 9/5: Preceptor Session
- 9/7: Wheelock Caput XXV
Week Three (9/10-9/14):
- 9/10: Preceptor Session
- 9/11: Wheelock Caput XXVI
- 9/12: Preceptor Session
- 9/14: Wheelock Caput XXVII
Quiz #1 (on material through Caput XXVII)
Week Four (9/17 – 9/21):
- 9/17: Preceptor Session
- 9/18: Wheelock Caput XXVIII
- 9/19: Preceptor Session
- 9/21: Wheelock Caput XXIX
Quiz #2 (on material through Caput XXVIII)
Week Five (9/24-9/28):
- 9/24: Preceptor Session
- 9/25: Wheelock Caput XXX
- 9/26: Preceptor Session
- 9/28: Wheelock Caput XXXI
Quiz #3 (on material through Caput XXX)
Week Six (10/1-10/5):
- 10/1: Preceptor Session
- 10/2: Wheelock Caput XXXII
- 10/3: Preceptor Session
- 10/5: Review, Capita XXI-XXXII
WEEKEND MID-TERM TEST (on material through Caput XXXII)
Week Seven (10/8-10/12):
- 10/8: Preceptor Session
- 10/9: Wheelock Caput XXXIII
- 10/10: Preceptor Session
- 10/12: No class
Week Eight (10/15-10/19):
- 10/15: Preceptor Session
- 10/16: Wheelock Caput XXXIV
- 10/17: Preceptor Session
- 10/19: Wheelock Caput XXXV
Quiz #4 (on material through Caput XXXIV)
Week Nine (10/22-10/26):
- 10/22: Preceptor Session
- 10/23: Wheelock Caput XXXVI
- 10/24: Preceptor Session
- 10/26: Wheelock Caput XXXVII
Quiz #5 (on material through Caput XXXVI)
Week Ten (10/29-11/2):
- 10/29: Preceptor Session
- 10/30: Wheelock Caput XXXVIII
- 10/31: Preceptor Session
- 11/2: No class
Quiz #6 (on material through Caput XXVIII)
Week Eleven (11/5-11/9):
- 11/5: Preceptor Session
- 11/6: Wheelock Caput XXXIX
- 11/7: Preceptor Session
- 11/9: Wheelock Caput XL
Week Twelve (11/12-11/16):
- 11/12: Preceptor Session
- 11/13: Review, Wheelock Capita XXXII-XL
- 11/14: Preceptor Session
- 11/16: No class
FINAL EXAM – TIME TBD
*caput is Latin for chapter
Required Texts
- Wheelock’s Latin, 7th edition – F.M. Wheelock
- English Grammar for Students of Latin, 3rd edition – N.W. Goldman
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