Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "LAT 282"
COURSE NAME: "Directed Readings in Latin"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2024

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Govero
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: LAT 102 or permission of the instructor
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to offer the opportunity to read texts in the original to students with a basic level of Latin language preparation. The level of readings may range from intermediate to advanced. Language levels will be determined at the beginning of the course, and students will be arranged in suitable reading groups. Texts appropriate to each group’s level will be chosen by the professor and the individual students. Texts will vary, but advanced students may choose from among annotated editions of Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Virgil, Ovid, and Livy. All groups will work independently and in weekly reading groups with the professor, when issues of language, grammar, and literary technique will be discussed.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

. Weeks 1 -4: Intensive review of Latin grammar and syntax, and especially irregular forms.

based on readings of and analysis of The Attic Nights of Aulus Gellius; writing exercises

in Latin composition will be instrumental in this review.

Weeks 5 - 11: Reading, translation and analysis (concepts and style) of Sallust, Bellum

Catalinae.

Weeks 12 - 14: Selections from Latin poetry and especially Catullus and Martial.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

. Increased mastery of Latin grammar, syntax and vocabulary - increase in active knowledge

and use of vocabulary.

. Ability to read intermediate-advanced Latin prose and poetry texts accurately and with

improved comprehension.

. Knowledge and understanding of the political and historical movements at Cicero's time

(mid-first century BCE) and the events of the demise of the Roman Republic.

. Introductory ability to read Latin poetry (meters, topics, poetic figures etc.),

and especially the poetry of Catullus and Martial.

TEXTBOOK:

Book Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN number	Library Call Number	Comments	Format	Local Bookstore	Online Purchase
A Latin Reader	Wheelock	XXXX	XXXX			Hard Copy	Almost Corner

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
Accurate translations of texts with commentary		60%
Four quizzes and exams (others may be scheduled)		10% each X 4 = 40% =

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY

You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.

STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Session	Session Focus	Reading Assignment	Other Assignment	Meeting Place/Exam Dates
Monday, Sept. 2	Introductory Class: Review of syllabus, goals and expectations for the course, evaluation; historical and political background for reading the text: demise of the Roman Republic, 133 - 27 BCE. Important events, political and literary figures.	Short Latin Stories 1 - 3
Wednesday, Sept 4	Review of SLS, translation of selections	Prepare SLS 4 - 7 : write out the translation of the Latin selection
Monday, Sept. 9	Review of Translation. Vocabulary study. Grammar analysis and review.	Prepare Chapter 3: Write out he translation of the sentences on page 12.
Wednesday, Sept 11	Vocabulary study. Review translations. Grammar review.	Write out translation of selection on page 13.
Monday, Sept. 16	Review of translation. Grammar and vocabulary study.	Translate sentences on page 16
Wednesday, Sept. 18	Review translations. Grammar study.	Write out translation page 18. Be prepared to hand-in the translation
Monday, Sept. 23	Review of translation, page 18 Vocabulary study.		Make-up five sentences in Latin using the subjunctive. Due: Monday, Sept. 24
Wednesday, Sept. 25	Review of vocabulary and grammar in chapter V	Translate and write-out the sentences on pp. 21, 22
Friday, Sept. 21	Review of sentences on pp. 21, 22; Translate selection on p. 23
Monday, Sept. 24	Review of compositions: five sentences. Catch-up session	Review grammar of Chapter VI and translate the sentences on page. 26
Wednesday, Sept. 26	Review translated sentences. Begin translation of selection on p. 27
Monday, Oct. 1	Terminate translation of selection on page 27; Vocabulary study, page 32	Review grammar of chapter VII; translate and write out sentences on page 30
Wednesday, Oct. 3	Review translated senteces; review grammar, Translate selection on page 31	Review ablative absolute constructions on page 102 and new grammar, page 33 Translate and write out sentences on page 34
Monday, Oct. 8	Review of sentences translated; vocabulary study on page 37	Prepare to translate selection on page 35
Wednesday, Oct. 10	Translation of selection on page 35	Review grammar on page 38. Write out translation of sentences on page 39	Compose 5 sentences in Latin using the gerundive. Due: Monday, October 15
Monday, Oct. 15	Review of five sentences Grammar and vocabulary study, Chapter IX	Review selection on page 40
Wednesday, Oct. 17	Review translation of selection on page 40 Grammar and vocabulary study, pages. 42 - 49	Prepare translation of selection on pp. 45- 47: Group A: first two paragraphs, Group B third paragraph. Fourth paragraph - all together Prepare translation of selection on page 52
Monday, Oct. 22	Review of selection on p, 52	Prepare translation of selection on page 57: Group A, First paragraph Group B, paragraphs 2 & 3
Wednesday, Oct 24	Review of translation on page 57 Grammar and vocabulary study, chapter XV	Translate and write out selection on page 65
Monday, Oct. 29	Review of translation. Sight reading of selection on page 68 Grammar and vocabulary study pp. 70, 71, 75	Translate and write out the sentences: Grp. A: 1 -6; Grp B: 7 - 12
Wednesday, Oct. 31	Review of sentences, translation of selection on page 73 - 74	Introduction to the Bellum Catalinae
Monday, November 5 - Wednesday, December 5	Reading, translation, analysis and discussion of Sallust, Bellum Catalinae as emblematic of the demise of the Roman Republic. Additional readings from Cicero, Letters.		Short, final essay on the Bellum Catalinae and the demise of the Roman Republic
To Be announced	Final Exam	Format to be announced		To Be Announced