CLAS 101 A: Latin and Greek in Current Use

Autumn 2023
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Meeting:
TTh 8:30am - 9:20am / DEN 259
SLN:
12807
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

Instructor: A. M. Davis

Email: amdavis4@uw.edu

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00pm – 1:00pm and by appointment

Required Text:

  • William J. Dominik, Words and Ideas (Bolchazy - Carducci).

Syllabus:

Words & Ideas Vocabulary List

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Week 1

Thursday, September 28th – Introduction

  • Syllabus overview

 

Week 2

Tuesday, October 3rd – Introduction to Classics and Word Building

Thursday, October 5th – Word Building

 

Week 3

Tuesday, October 10th – Mythology

Thursday, October 12th – Mythology

Friday, October 13th – Homework 1 due today by 8:30am

 

Week 4

Tuesday, October 17th – Mythology

Thursday, October 19th – Quiz 1

 

Week 5

Tuesday, October 24th – History

Thursday, October 26th – History

 

Week 6

Tuesday, October 31st – Greek Law and Politics

Thursday, November 2nd – Roman Law and Politics

 

Week 7

Tuesday, November 7th – Commerce and Economics

Thursday, November 9th – Medicine

 

Week 8

Tuesday, November 14th – Quiz 2

Thursday, November 16th – Medicine

 

Week 9

Tuesday, November 21st – Philosophy

  • Read Words & Ideas, Chapter 8 (pp. 191–206) *stop reading at "Psychē"
  • Philosophy slides

Thursday, November 23rd – NO CLASS TODAY (University Holiday)

 

Week 10

Tuesday, November 28th – Psychology

Thursday, November 30th – Quiz 3

 

Week 11

Tuesday, December 5th – Review

Thursday, December 7th – Evaluations and Review for Final Exam

  • Jeopardy!
  • Homework 3 due today

 

FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, December 12th

  • 10:30 am – 12:20 pm
  • DEN 259

 

* I have the right to modify the syllabus at any time; however, notice will be given. *

 

Catalog Description:
Designed to improve and increase English vocabulary through a study of the Latin and Greek elements in English, with emphasis on words in current literary and scientific use. Knowledge of Latin or Greek is not required. Offered: AWSpS.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
2.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
December 18, 2024 - 2:35 pm