CLAS 101 E: Latin and Greek in Current Use

CLAS 101 Section E Syllabus - Latin and Greek in Current Use

Spring 2023, T/Th 08:30-09:20am, DEN 113, SLN: 12361

Instructor: Haoyang Dai                                                 Email: dhy0620@uw.edu

Mailbox: Classics Dept. Office, Denny 262                                               

Office: Denny Hall 400K

Office Hours: T/Th, 11:00-12:00 & by appointment

Department Phone: 206-543-2266                                                        

Department Course Coordinator:

Professor Stephen Hinds

Mailbox: Classics Dept. Office, Denny 262

Email: shinds@uw.edu

Department Website: https://classics.washington.edu 

Office Hours Sign Up Sheet: CLAS 101 Section E Office Hour

Required Text:​

• William J. Dominik, W​ords and Ideas ​(Bolchazy­ Carducci).

Recommended Reference Texts:​

• Any reputable English dictionary with etymological entries, such as T​he American Heritage Dictionary (​3​rd e​d.), or W​ebster’s New World Dictionary.​
• The O​xford English Dictionary (OED) is also available free online: go to http://lib.washington.edu/ a​nd log in → “Start Your Research” → “Articles & Research Databases” → click “Oxford Dictionaries.”

Course Aims:

Classics 101 is aimed to augment the student's comprehension of the English language through the study of Latin and Greek elements, with emphasis on words particularly derived from Latin and Greek language. The course also offers a window into Classical antiquity, exploring how ancient history and culture are embedded in these languages, and how they shaped both the English language and the Western civilization.

Class Conduct:

As adults and university students, proper behavior in class is expected, including coming to class on time and being prepared to participate. In any case, please respect yourself and all other students in class.

If an absence is unavoidable due to illness or other legitimate circumstances (e.g.family emergency, religious or cultural obligation, court date, and university-sponsored competition), please contact me to let me know at least 12 hrs earlier before class unless it is an emergency. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed in class, catch up on any missed homework, and schedule make-up for any quizzes or exams. Make-up exams and make-up homework are only available in reasonable and rational circumstances. 

I cannot discuss grades during class or via email due to university policy, but only during office hours and by appointment. If a student has questions regarding assignments, tests, homework or any other matter, I will be more than happy to discuss that in my office.

Grading:

Homework/Participation: Active participation in the classroom will contribute 15 points to your grade. Active participation means reading the assigned material, being prepared for the class, and participating in class discussions and activities. Completion of homework assignments will count for 45 points. There will be three homework assignments, 15 points each. There will also be a 20-point discussion accomplished on Canvas. The homework is due before class, and late homework will not be accepted unless in the case of an excused absence. Homework and participation account for a large portion of your grade: if you were to get a zero in this category, the highest course grade you could receive is a 2.7.

Quizzes: There will be three quizzes worth 80 points each. You will be given the whole class to complete them. The quizzes are NOT cumulative, yet the final exam is cumulative. The time of the quizzes is given in the syllabus. Make-up quizzes will only be given due to a legitimate absence, and then only if the absent student promptly emails me to reschedule. There will be bonus points in the quizzes and the final, and any earned bonus points will be added to the overall points total for the course.

Final Exam: The final exam is worth 110 points, and it will be on DEN 113, 10:30am-12:20pm Tuesday, Jun. 6. Under university policy, the final exam will be administered only on this date and at this time. Final Examination Guidelines, including policy on ‘unavoidable absence’: https://www.washington.edu/students/reg/examguide.html

Grading Scale:

* Note: in order to pass this class, you must receive 246 points or greater. 

Grading Breakdown:

Participation + Homework: 80 Points

Quizzes: 3 x 80 = 240 Points

Final exam: 110 Points

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Total: 430 points

IMPORTANT: ​

All readings and assignments a​re due​ on the day they are listed on the syllabus. 

The schedule may be changed due to a variety of reasons, and updated syllabus will be informed to all students.

Ask me if you need any clarification on the syllabus.

Schedule:

Week 1

Tuesday, Mar 28: Introduction

1. Introduction, Syllabus 
2. What is Classics? 

Thursday, Mar 30: Word-Building Basics

1. Read Chapter 1 (pp.1-15)
2. Read Greek Prefixes/Suffixes (pp. 29-36)

Week 2

Tuesday, Apr 4: Greek words

1. Read Greek Nouns/Adjectives (pp. 19-25), Greek Adverbs/Verbs (pp. 25-29)
2. Read Appendix I,II,III (pp.251-256)

Thursday, Apr 6: Mythology (Gods and Goddesses)

1. Read Chapter 4 (pp.75-92)
2. HOMEWORK#1 DUE

Week 3

Tuesday, Apr 11: Mythology (Myths and Heroes in Greek Tragedy)

1. Read Chapter 4 (pp. 93-99)
2. Read Latin Prefixes (pp.48-55), Latin Suffixes (pp.55-63)

Thursday, Apr 13: Quiz Day

1. QUIZ#1 

Week 4

Tuesday, Apr 18: Medicine

1. Read Chapter 5 (pp.105-139)

Thursday, Apr 20: Latin Words

1. Read Latin Nouns/Verbs (pp.45-48), Latin Expressions (pp.63-65)

Week 5

Tuesday, Apr 25: Politics and Law (The Greek Polis and The Roman Republic)

1. Read Chapter 6 (pp.145-164)

Thursday, Apr 27: Politics and Law (The Roman Empire and Roman Law)

1. HOMEWORK#2 DUE

Week 6

Tuesday, May 2: Commerce and Economics (A Greco-Roman Banquet)

1. Read Chapter 7 (pp.169-179) 

Thursday, May 4: Quiz Day

1. QUIZ#2

Week 7

Tuesday, May 9: Commerce and Economics (Trade, Transport, and Slavery)

1. Read Chapter 7 (pp.179-187)

Thursday, May 11: History (Greek Historians and Greek History)

1. Read Chapter 9 (pp.227-246)

Week 8

Tuesday, May 16: History (Roman Historians and Roman History)

1. Read Chapter 9 (pp.227-246)

Thursday, May 18: Philosophy and Psychology (Greek Philosophers and Greek Philosophy

1. Read Chapter 8 (pp. 191-219)
2. HOMEWORK#3 DUE 

Week 9

Tuesday, May 23: Philosophy and Psychology (Roman Philosophers and Roman Philosophy)

1.  Read Chapter 8 (pp. 191-219)

Thursday, May 25: Quiz Day

1. QUIZ#3
2. DISCUSSION DUE

Week 10

Tuesday, May 30: Discussion

1. Discuss the Discussion homework

Thursday, Jun 1: Exam Review and Evaluation

1. Review all material and bring question 

FINAL EXAM on Tuesday, Jun. 6, 10:30am-12:20pm in DEN 113

*I reserve the right to modify the syllabus at any time*

Important UW policy-related things to know:

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

(https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/).

Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using

https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/, the Religious

Accommodations Request form.”

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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

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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

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