Latin 300 A — Introductory Latin, Accelerated
Winter 2023, MTWThF 11:30-12:20pm, MGH 085
Email: mritte@uw.edu
Office: Denny Hall, Classics Meeting Room (immediately next to the seminar room).
Office Hours: T/Th 10:15-11:15am, or by appointment. Email is preferred for logistical matters and in person is preferred for course content questions.
Latin 300 – Winter 2023 Schedule
I would make them all learn English: and then I would let the clever ones learn Latin as an honor, and Greek as a treat.
—Sir Winston Churchill Roving Commission: My Early Life
Congratulations on being one of the clever ones! 😉
Welcome to ancient Rome and Latin!
First year Latin courses give you direct access to the thoughts and writings of the ancient Romans and allow you to explore the dynamic and often dangerous cultural, social and political world in which they wrote. Learning to interpret and use an ancient language requires you to explore unknown areas and think in new ways. Our focus is on Latin as a literary language. Course activities are designed to foster a collegial and collaborative atmosphere and to encourage you to make strong connections between the ancient language and literature we are exploring together and your other interests, passions, and pursuits.
Course Goals:
- Students will gain an understanding of the grammar and syntax introduced in Chs. 1–30, demonstrated by their performance on weekly assessments.
- Students will gain basic reading comprehension in Latin, demonstrated by their performance on homework assignments and the final translation project.
- Students will learn about the culture and literature of Rome through their readings.
In class work:
Your level of participation during our class time is generally up to you, though I may call on you randomly from time to time. I strongly encourage your voluntary participation for a richer experience for everyone. If you are unable to attend class, you may still access the Keynote presentation uploaded under Files.
Homework:
Homework assignments are required to be submitted to Canvas before the beginning of each class. We will go over them at the beginning of each class and they will be graded for completion.
Weekly assessments:
Each assessment quiz will cover the chapters introduced that week as well as the assigned translations. You will be provided time to take the weekly assessment at the end of class on Fridays.
Final project:
You will have an open book translation of a short unseen passage for your final project, which will serve as your final exam on 3.15.23. This exam will be cumulative, so make sure to be starting your vocabulary flashcards!
Grade breakdown:
- Daily Translation Assignments 35%
- Weekly Assessments 50%
- Final Project 15%
Required Books:
- 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.)
Resources
If you have a desire to add a Latin or Classical Studies major or minor, please let me know!
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Schedule (subject to change and may be updated throughout the quarter)Week 1: Chapters 1-2
T 1.3.23: Syllabus and Introduction
W 1.4.23: Wheelock Ch. 1
TH 1.5.23: Assignment: Ch. 1 Sententiae Antiquae 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Wheelock Ch. 2
F 1.6.23: Assignment: Ch. 2 Sententiae Antiquae 10, 12, 13, 14, 18; Assessment #1
Week 2: Chapters 3-6
M 1.9.23: Translate 38 Latin Stories, Pandora's Box; Wheelock Chapters 3-4.
T 1.10.23: Assignment: Ch. 3 Exercitatio 7 & Sententiae Antiquae 1, 3, 4, 5, Ch. 4 Exercitationes 5, 6, 8, 11; Wheelock Chapter 5
W 1.11.23: Assignment: Ch. 5 Exercitationes 2, 4, 7, 9, 11; Wheelock Chapter 6
TH 1.12.23: Assignment: Ch. 6 Exercitationes 4, 7, 10, 14
F 1.13.23: Translate 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 6: The Curse of Atreus; Assessment #2
Week 3: Chapters 7-8
M 1.16.23: NO CLASS-MLK Day
T 1.17.23: Wheelock Chapter 7
W 1.18.23: Assignment: Ch. 7 Exercitationes 6, 7, 8, 10, 13; Wheelock Chapter 8
TH 1.19.23: Assignment: Ch. 8 Exercitationes 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
F 1.20.23: Class canceled
Week 4: Chapters 9-11
M 1.23.23: 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 8: Laocoön and the Trojan Horse; Wheelock Chapter 9
T 1.24.23: Assignment: Ch. 9 Exercitationes 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12; Wheelock Chapter 10; Assessment #3
W 1.25.23: Assignment: Ch. 10 Exercitationes 5, 7, 9, 10, 13; Wheelock Chapter 11
TH 1.26.23: Assignment: Ch. 11 Exercitationes 1, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12
F 1.27.23: 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 11; Assessment #4
Week 5: Chapter: 12-15
M 1.30.23: Wheelock Chapter 12
T 1.31.23: Assignment: Ch. 12 Exercitationes 1, 4, 6, 10, 13; Wheelock Chapter 13
W 2.1.23: Assignment: Ch. 13 Exercitationes 2, 4, 9, 12; Wheelock Chapter 14
TH 2.2.23: Assignment: Ch. 14 Exercitationes 1, 2, 5, 7; Wheelock Ch. 15
F 2.3.23: Assignment: Ch. 15 Exercitationes 2, 7, 9, 13; Assessment #5
Week 6: Chapters 16-19
M 2.6.10: Wheelock Chapter 16
T 2.7.10: Assignment: Ch. 16 Exercitationes 3, 4, 9, 10, 15; Wheelock Chapter 17
W 2.8.23: Assignment: Ch. 17 Exercitationes 1, 4, 6, 8, 9; Wheelock Chapter 18
TH 2.9.23: Assignment: Ch. 18 Exercitationes 3, 4, 6, 11, 14; Wheelock Chapter 19
F 2.10.23: Ch. 19 Exercitationes 1, 2, 4, 7, 11
Week 7: Chapters 20-22
M 2.13.23: Wheelock Chapter 20; Assessment #6
T 2.14.23: Assignment: Ch. 20 Exercitationes 1, 5, 6, 7, 12; Wheelock Chapter 21
W 2.15.23: Assignment: Ch. 21 Exercitationes 2, 6, 7, 8; Wheelock Chapter 22
TH 2.16.23: Assignment: Ch. 22 Exercitationes 5, 6, 9, 14
F 2.17.23: 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 22: Cicero Reports his Victory over Catiline; Assessment #7
Week 8: Chapters 23-24
M 2.20.23: NO CLASS-President's Day!
T 2.21.23: Wheelock Chapter 23
W 2.22.23: Assignment: Ch. 23 Exercitationes 2, 5, 7, 10; Wheelock Chapter 24
TH 2.23.23: Assignment: Ch. 24 Exercitationes 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 16
F 2.24.23: 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 24: Caesar's Camp is Attacked by Belgians; Assessment #8
Week 9: Chapters 25-27
M 2.27.23: Wheelock Chapter 25
T 2.28.23: Assignment: Ch. 25 Exercitationes 2, 7, 10, 11; Wheelock Chapter 26
W 3.1.23: Assignment: Ch. 26 Exercitationes 4, 5, 7, 9; Wheelock Chapter 27
TH 3.2.23: Assignment: Ch. 27 Exercitationes 1, 3, 6, 7, 13
F 3.3.23: 38 Latin Stories: The Virtues of the Orator Cato; Assessment #9
Week 10: Chapters 28-30
M 3.6.23: Wheelock Chapter 28
Chapter 28 Panopto Lecture
T 3.7.23: Assignment: Ch. 28 Exercitationes 2, 3, 4, 6, 12; Wheelock Chapter 29
W 3.8.23: Assignment: Ch. 29 Exercitationes 1, 2, 5, 7, 9; Wheelock Chapter 30
TH 3.9.23: Assignment: Ch. 30 Exercitationes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 15
F 3.10.23: 38 Latin Stories, Ch. 30: Pliny Writes his Friends; Assessment #10
Final Exam: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:30-4:20 pm, MGH 085
