Course syllabus

Latin 101: Introduction to Latin Language 2

SEMESTER 2, 2020; 15 points 

Course Teacher:

Alecia Bland: alecia.bland@auckland.ac.nz

Room 824, Humanities Building (Arts 1, level 8)

Office hour:  Tuesday 1-2. I am also happy to meet students by appointment. Please email me for a time.

Course Delivery Format:

Three hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

Summary of Course Description:

LATIN 101 is a course in beginner’s Latin which assumes the previous successful completion of LATIN 100 (or equivalent) and builds upon that knowledge base. By the end of the course students will be prepared to approach and translate simple texts in the original Latin.

Course Outcomes:

A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:

• translate and produce simple sentences in the original Latin
• acquire a working knowledge of basic Latin grammar
• acquire skills in language learning and translation
• establish the foundations for advanced study in Latin

Assessment Summary:

Online Review Discussion: 1%

-Held in week 2

Online quizzes: 10%

-Held every two weeks in weeks 4 to 12

Translation Assignment   15%

-Due online Friday week 7

Tests: 24%

-Held in weeks 5, 9 and 11. The best two of these count towards the final grade.

2 hour Examination:  50%

-This is cumulative and covers material from the entirety of the course.

Prescribed Text:

Wheelock's Latin: The Classic Introductory Latin Course, by Frederic Wheelock (revised by Richard A. LaFleur), published by HarperCollins, 7th edition (2011).

NB: Please ensure that you purchase the correct edition of the text, as it has been in print for many years. It is vital that you purchase the correct (7th) edition of the text, as it has been modified from previous editions. This text is compulsory for both Latin 100 and Latin 101.

Weekly Topics:

A schedule for this course can be found in Modules.

Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.