Course	LAT 101 Elementary Latin I
Professor	Benjamin Stevens
CRN	90132
Schedule	Tu Wed Th Fr 9:20 - 10:20 am OLIN 201
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature, Culture

The first semester of a year-long introduction to Classical Latin. Our goals are: (1) to gain familiarity with morphology, syntax, and essential vocabulary; (2) to achieve sufficient fluency for selected short readings from ancient authors in both prose and poetry; and (3) to begin exploring the conventions of Latin literature and the contexts, both cultural and historical, of ancient Rome. By the end of the second semester, we will have completed a survey of Latin literary history, and read extended passages from Ovid's epic poem Metamorphoses ("Transformations") and Cicero's speech In Catilinam ("Against Catiline") as well as short passages from authors and texts chosen by the class. No prerequisites; credit is awarded upon completion of both semesters. Participation in this class qualifies students for consideration for Professor Minsky’s Roma In Situ (January and Spring 2007).

Course	LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I
Professor	Carolyn Dewald
CRN	90446
Schedule	Mon Wed 9:00 - 10:20 am OLIN 308
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature, Culture

The course will concentrate on the Roman historian Livy, but we will also be reading some contemporary poetry.  Attention will be paid to consolidating grammatical understanding acquired in the preceding year, expanding vocabulary so that fluency can be reached, and learning to appreciate the metrical and syntactical elegance of Latin. We will consider the historical and literary contexts as well, of the late republic and early empire -- including the issue of Livy's famous 'Patavinitas,' and his 'clarissimus candor.' Open to all students who have completed Latin 102 or its equivalent. 

Course	LAT 301 Advanced Latin I
Professor	Carolyn Dewald
CRN	90447
Schedule	Mon Wed 9:00 - 10:20 am OLIN 308
Distribution	OLD: D	NEW: Foreign Language, Literature, Culture

The course will meet in conjunction with LAT 201, but will also require more translation and more careful consideration of textual and grammatical matters, as appropriate to the

skills and interests of the more advanced students.  Extra sessions will be established in consultation with students of the course.