This course emphasizes structures of the Latin language vocabulary, grammar and syntax. It also presents an overview of Roman history and culture through Classical texts in English, and it fosters the connections between Latin and modern Romance languages and English. The class project of an online student translation for Advent or Lent exposes students to the Classical antecedents of Medieval culture.
Evaluation is made by class participation, written translations, quizzes, tests and final exam.
The third semester is a course in translation from well-known prose works of Roman authors from Classical antiquity. The fourth semester continues a focus on reading and comprehending Latin and features prose by Caesar and poetry by Vergil. In addition, passages from the Vulgate and excerpts from Medieval diaries will be translated and featured on the online projects for Advent and Lent. Dr. Jan Marston.