- Spring 2023
Syllabus Description:
Course Information
LAT 103 A - Introductory Latin
9:30 - 10:20 am SMI 107
Instructor: Catherine Chase (Cat)
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Email: cechase@uw.edu
Office: Denny Hall 400k
Office Hour: Mondays 11:00-12:00 or by appointment (in person or via Zoom)
Department Course Coordinator: Professor Alex Hollmann
Email: hollmann@u.washington.edu
About the Course
Required Texts:
- Wheelock's Latin. (7th ed.) This book explains Latin grammar and syntax and contains many short readings from ancient Roman authors and many practice exercises.
- 38 Latin Stories. (5th ed.) Designed to accompany Wheelock’s Latin (7th ed.)
Class Conduct:
Out of courtesy to your classmates and to me, please come to class on time and prepared to contribute. Technology such as computers or tablets are allowed but must be on task. University conduct and scholarly integrity codes (linked below) should be followed at all times.
Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to: cheating/unauthorized collaboration (working collaboratively on assignments, sharing answers); and plagiarism (representing others’ work as your own without proper citation). Misconduct may result in no credit for an assignment or exam; failing the course; and being reported to the University. If you are unsure if something is academic misconduct, ask me!
You are responsible for keeping up with all email and Canvas communication. I will answer class-related emails Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST. All email correspondence should be polite and professional. I cannot discuss grades during class or via e-mail due to university policy, but rather during office hours or by appointment only. If you have questions regarding assignments, tests, homework or any other matter, I would be happy to discuss during my office hours. Please keep in mind that our email correspondence is a public record according to RCW 42.56, the Washington State Public Records Act, and I have the right to share it with my supervisor or other authorities if I think it is necessary (more information can be found here.).
Make-ups and Extensions:
I expect you to keep up with assignments and assessments. If missing a due date is unavoidable, please let me know before the due date if possible. Assessments must be made-up in person in a timely fashion either during my office hour or at a time you schedule with me. You will have the opportunity to submit assignments you miss by the last day of classes (June 2).
Important UW Policies:
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.”
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/”
UW Disability Resources and Access and Accommodations:
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. 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 UW 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: https://www.washington.edu/cssc/for-students/academic-misconduct/
UW Policy on Face Coverings in the Classroom (COVID-19):
To ensure the health and safety of the University campus community, face coverings are recommended when COVID-19 community levels are low and strongly recommended when community levels are medium (for King and/or Pierce counties). This recommendation is in accordance with UW’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy:
https://www.ehs.washington.edu/system/files/resources/COVID-19-face-cover-policy.pdf
University face covering requirements will be re-evaluated due to changes in COVID-19 community levels, changes in campus transmission patterns, and/or due to the emergence of more virulent variants of concern. Any changes are made in accordance with the CDC, state, and local public health and occupational safety agency guidance and requirements. The current status of the University’s face covering recommendations and requirements will be maintained on the UW Face Covering Policy website.
The University continues to implement a multi-layered COVID-19 Prevention Plan. Being vaccinated against COVID-19 (including being up to date on vaccine boosters) is the most critical element of this plan. Face coverings continue to be an important element, along with staying home if you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, practicing good hygiene, getting tested and reporting a positive rest result, cleaning and disinfection, and communication and education.
For the purposes of this policy, a face covering must: Fit snugly against the sides of the face; completely cover the nose and mouth; be secured with ties, ear loops, elastic bands, or another equally effective method; include at least two layers of material; allow for breathing without restriction; be free of holes, tears or valves that have the potential to release respiratory droplets. A face covering that provides a higher level of protection than a cloth face covering alone, such as a medical procedure/surgical mask, a KF94 mask, a KN95 mask, or an N95 respirator is preferred. If a cloth face covering is utilized, it must be capable of being laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape. (June 15, 2022)
Grading:
Homework: There will be homework assignments drawn from Wheelock, 38 Latin Stories, inscription passages, and Latin literature that I will distribute to you. These will be graded on their completion. You will submit the homework on Canvas before class on the day they are due.
Assessments: There will be weekly assessments on Fridays to be completed during class on Canvas under Quizzes. You may use your textbook and class notes (physical copies), but no other resources. Note that I am able to monitor click-aways during the assessment. Sometimes clicking away is unintentional. However, incessant click-aways or clicking away for long periods of time will be addressed. The lowest assessment grade will be dropped.
Participation: Participation refers to your engagement during class. This could be in the form of asking questions, answering questions, translating, parsing, etc. If you are unable to participate in class due to illness, religious or sporting obligations, etc., communication of your absence will be considered as engagement.
Final Project: The final project will be an open book translation of a short Latin passage or sentences. It will be on Wednesday, June 7 from 8:30-10:20 o be completed on Canvas under Quizzes. More details will be distributed as we approach the end of the quarter.
Grading Breakdown:
Homework 30%
Wheelock sentences/Latin literature translation 10%
38 Latin Stories/Latin literature translation 10%
Inscriptions translation 10%
Weekly assessments 45%
Participation 10%
Final project 15%
Grading Scale:
|
Percentage Earned |
Grade-Point Equivalent |
Percentage Earned |
Grade-Point Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
|
100-95 |
4.0 |
74 |
2.1 |
|
94 |
3.9 |
73 |
2.0 |
|
93 |
3.8 |
72 |
1.9 |
|
92 |
3.7 |
71 |
1.8 |
|
91 |
3.6 |
70 |
1.7 |
|
90-89 |
3.5 |
69 |
1.6 |
|
88-87 |
3.4 |
68 |
1.5 |
|
86 |
3.3 |
67 |
1.4 |
|
85 |
3.2 |
66 |
1.3 |
|
84 |
3.1 |
65 |
1.2 |
|
83 |
3.0 |
64 |
1.1 |
|
82 |
2.9 |
63 |
1.0 |
|
81 |
2.8 |
62 |
0.9 |
|
80 |
2.7 |
61 |
0.8 |
|
79 |
2.6 |
60 |
0.7 |
|
78 |
2.5 |
59 and x < 59 |
0.0 |
|
77 |
2.4 |
|
|
|
76 |
2.3 |
|
|
|
75 |
2.2 |
|
|
Course Schedule
General Schedule*
M Grammar Explanation
Preparation: Read the relevant chapter in advance of class. Take notes and write down any questions you have about the material. Study the Vocabulary for each chapter.
In Class: I will introduce the chapter's grammatical concept and answer questions. We will work through short sample sentences together.
T Exercises
Preparation: Write out the assigned Latin sentences. Diagram the grammar of the sentences and write out a translation.
Assignment: Submit either a scan or Word document of your Latin translations including the preparation work you've done while translating on Canvas.
In Class: I will call on students and ask you to translate and answer grammatical questions about the assigned sentences. I won't expect your translations to be perfect! Please bring up any questions you had while translating.
W Passage Translation
Preparation: Write out the assigned Latin passage. Diagram the grammar of the sentences and write out a translation. I will principally draw from 38 Latin Stories and Wheelock (and Latin literature for the last two weeks).
Assignment: Submit either a scan or Word document of your Latin translations including the preparation work you've done while translating on Canvas.
In Class: I will call on students and ask you to translate and answer grammatical questions about the assigned passage. We will also talk through the historical/literary context for the passage. I won't expect your translations to be perfect! Please bring up any questions you had while translating.
TH Inscriptions
Preparation: Write out the assigned Latin inscriptions and short passages. Read the provided descriptions of their physical context. Diagram the grammar of the sentences and write out a translation. I will upload the assigned passages under "Files."
Assignment: Submit either a scan or Word document of your Latin translations including the preparation work you've done while translating on Canvas.
In Class: In groups or as a class, we will translate and talk about the assigned inscriptions and passages, including a discussion of their historical/literary context. I won't expect your translations to be perfect! Please bring up any questions you had while translating.
F Weekly Assessment
Preparation: Read over the material from the past week to prepare for the assessment.
In Class: Complete the weekly assessment on Canvas under Quizzes.
NOTE: Any exercises or readings listed for a particular day are meant to be completed for that day.
* Some weeks we will work through two chapters a week, introduce new material on Mondays and Wednesdays, and go over sentences on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Week 1:
M Mar. 27: Syllabus and Wheelock Ch. 31: Cum Clauses, Fero
T Mar. 28: Wheelock Ch. 31 Exercitationes 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14
W Mar. 29: Wheelock Ch. 31 Sententiae Antiquae 1, 4, 5, 8; "Ringo" reading (p.261-62), Facetiae/Witticisms (p.262).
TH Mar. 30: Inscriptions
F Mar. 31: Weekly Assessment 1
Week 2:
M Apr. 3: Wheelock Ch. 32: Adverbs, Volo, Malo, Nolo, Proviso Clauses
T Apr. 4: Wheelock Ch. 32 Exercitationes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 15
W Apr. 5: 38 Latin Stories: Vergil Praises Rustic Life (pp. 60-61)
Th Apr. 6: Inscriptions
F Apr. 7: Weekly Assessment 2
Week 3:
M Apr. 10: Wheelock Ch. 33: Conditions
T Apr. 11: Wheelock Ch. 33 Exercitationes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
W Apr. 12: 38 Latin Stories: Helvetians Parley with Caesar (62-63)
TH Apr. 13: Inscriptions
F Apr. 14: Weekly Assessment 3
Week 4:
M Apr. 17: Wheelock Chapter 34: Deponent Verbs
T Apr. 18: Wheelock Ch. 34 Exercitationes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
W Apr. 19: Wheelock Ch 35: Special Dative Uses
TH Apr. 20: Wheelock Ch. 35 Exercitationes 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
F Apr. 21: Weekly Assessment 4
Week 5:
M Apr. 24: Wheelock Ch. 36: Jussive Noun Clauses, Fio
T Apr. 25: Wheelock Ch. 36 Exercitationes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16
W Apr. 26: 38 Latin Stories: A Crisis in Roman Education (68-69)
TH Apr. 27: Inscriptions
F Apr. 28: Weekly Assessment 5
Week 6:
M May 1: Wheelock Ch. 37: Eo, Time and Place Constructions
T May 2: Wheelock Ch. 37 Exercitationes 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, 15
W May 3: Wheelock Ch. 38: Relative Clause of Characteristic; Supines
TH May 4: Wheelock Ch. 38 Exercitationes 2, 4, 7, 11, 13
F May 5: Weekly Assessment 6
Week 7:
M May 8: Wheelock Ch. 39: Gerund and Gerundive
T May 9: Wheelock Ch. 39 Exercitationes 1, 2, 3, 5 and Sententiae Antiquae 1, 3, 11
W May 10: Wheelock Ch. 39: "Hannibal and the Beginnings of the Second Punic War" reading (p. 338)
TH May 11: Inscriptions
F May 12: Weekly Assessment 7
Week 8:
M May 15: Wheelock Ch. 40: Fear Clauses
T May 16: Wheelock Ch. 40 Exercitationes 1, 2, 6, 9, 10 and Sententiae Antiquae 8, 10, 17
W May 17: 38 Latin Stories: Hannibal and the Romans Fight to a Draw (pp. 76-77)
TH May 18: Inscriptions
F May 19: Weekly Assessment 8
Week 9:
M May 22: TBD
T May 23: TBD
W May 24: TBD
TH May 25: Inscriptions
F May 26: Weekly Assessment 9
Week 10:
M May 29: NO CLASS—Memorial Day
T May 30: TBD
W May 31: TBD
TH Jun. 1: Inscriptions
F Jun. 2: Weekly Assessment 10
Final Exam: Wednesday, June 7, 8:30-10:20 am SMI 107
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