- Winter 2022
Syllabus Description:
Latin 306 -- Winter Quarter 2022
MTWF 11:30-12:20, Denny Hall 257 (The Meg Greenfield Room...the Classics seminar room and library)
Instructor: Prof. A.M. Gowing
Email: alain@uw.edu
NB: Note that as of 1/14 we are returning to meeting by Zoom, i.e., not in person (and will do so indefinitely). The Zoom link remains the same:
HERE'S THE LINK FOR THE ZOOM MEETINGS (MTWF 11:30-12:20):
https://washington.zoom.us/j/98377259974
☛Winter Quarter Office Hours:
MONDAY, 1:30-2:30: Click HERE for the Monday office hour Zoom link
WEDNESDAY, 9-10 AM: Click HERE for the Wednesday office hour Zoom link
...and by appointment (email me to determine a mutually convenient time)
Prerequisites: Please note that this is a *Latin* class (readings are in Latin). It is assumed that students in this class will have completed Latin 305 OR its equivalent. If you are in doubt, please ask me.
For the Schedule of Readings/Assignments, scroll down!
Course description: This class will entail a detailed reading of selections from Cicero's De Amicitia, a dialogue on the meaning of friendship written shortly after the assassination of Caesar in 44 BC (though the dramatic date of the dialogue is 129 BC), and the Metamorphoses, an epic poem by the Augustan poet Ovid (pub. ca. AD 8). While the bulk of class time will be devoted to translating the text, attention will be given as well to matters of style and interpretation. There will also be a weekly exercise in prose composition designed to review both fundamental points of grammar and vocabulary drawn from the week's reading.
Required Texts: and
W.S. Anderson and M.P. Frederick, edd. Selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Longman 1988
Anne Mahoney, Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar. Focus 2001. [Note that the much earlier edition of this has now been digitized and is available HERE]
Requirements:
- general daily preparedness and participation (15%)
- timely and satisfactory completion of weekly prose compositions (20%)
- 3 quizzes (20%, 20% and 25% respectively)
Important UW policy-related things to know:
- UW Language on Face Covering in the Classroom (COVID): To ensure the health and safety of the University campus community, face coverings are required to be worn indoors when other people are present regardless of vaccination status. Eating and drinking will not be permitted in the classroom. This requirement is in accordance with UW’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy:
For the purposes of this policy, a face covering must: Fit snugly against the sides of the face; completely cover the nose and mouth; bandanas and gaiters are not considered face coverings for this policy. Students who forget a face mask or refuse to wear one will be asked to leave the classroom. Repeated failure to wear a face covering may result in being referred to the Student Conduct Office for possible disciplinary action. In these still-difficult times, it is important that we all do our part to keep each other safe. (September 2021) UPDATED RECOMMENDATION FROM EHS (1/7/22):
https://www.ehs.washington.edu/about/latest-news/level-your-facemask
- The UW's Religious Accommodations Policy: “Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (Links to an external site.). Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form (Links to an external site.).”
- The UW's Student Conduct Code: "The University of Washington Student Conduct Code (WAC 478-121) defines prohibited academic and behavioral conduct and describes how the University holds students accountable as they pursue their academic goals. Allegations of misconduct by students may be referred to the appropriate campus office for investigation and resolution. More information can be found online at https://www.washington.edu/studentconduct/." (Links to an external site.)
- Access and Accommodation: Your experience in this class is important to me. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please communicate your approved accommodations to me at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course.
If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are welcome to contact DRS at 206-543-8924 or uwdrs@uw.edu or disability.uw.edu. (Links to an external site.)DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and DRS. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.
- Academic Integrity: University of Washington students are expected to practice high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity as outlined here: http://depts.washington.edu/grading/pdf/AcademicResponsibility.pdf
Tentative schedule:
NB: This is subject to (some) change...much depends on what we can cover from one day to the next!
Week 1
Jan. 3: Introduction
4: Cicero, De Amicitia (Am.): Selection A (commentary starts p. 10, Latin text facing on p. 11), lines 1-9. Please also read pp. 1-7, the Introduction etc..
5: Am., A.10-20 (that is: Selection A, lines 10-20)
7: Am., A.20-28
Week 2
10: Am., A. 29-43
11: Am., A.44-56
12: Am., A.57-71
14: prose comp.
Week 3
17: NO CLASS – MLK Day
18: Am., A.71-87
19: Am., A.88-107
21: prose comp.
Week 4
24: quiz #1
25: Am., B.1-15 (that is Selection B -- starts p. 44 -- lines 1-15); read also pp. 40-43, summary of omitted sections)
26: Am., B.15-30
28: prose comp
Week 5
31: Am., B.30-40
Feb. 1: Am., B.40-51
2: Am., B.51-63
4: prose comp.
Week 6
7: Ovid: Narcissus and Echo I (p. 39)
8: II (p. 41)
9: III (p. 43)
11: prose comp.
Week 7
14: IV (p. 45)
15: V (p. 47)
16: VI (p. 49)
18: Quiz #2
Week 8
21: NO CLASS (Presidents' Day)
22: VII (p. 51)
23: VIII (p. 53)
25: Ovid: Pentheus I (p. 57)
Week 9
27: Pentheus II (p. 59)
Mar. 1: Pentheus III (p. 61)
2: Pentheus IV (p. 63)
4: prose comp.
Week 10
7: Pentheus IX (p. 73)
8: Pentheus X (p. 75)
9: Pentheus XI (p. 77)
11: Wrapping up!
Wednesday, March 16, 2:30 - 4:20 PM: FINAL EXAMINATION (quiz #3)