If you do have past Latin experience other than 101, please stop by and talk to me so that we can make sure this class meets your needs. Latin will give you a clearer understanding of how language works and improve not only your English vocabulary, but also your English grammar. Latin will also provide you with an exercise in disciplined, rigorous learning and systematic thinking. The logic and deduction skills you acquire will be useful in any number of fields. Learning a foreign language will give you insight into another culture which you could not get simply by reading about the culture in English.
Language acts as the key to the central ideas of a people.
To make reading and translating Latin enjoyable and not a painful struggle, you must have a strong grounding in the basics of the language. So this semester we will focus your grammar and vocabulary as well as skill in translating more extended Latin passages. Specifically our goal is to complete your study of basic Latin grammar andto begin reading actual Latin passages. Realistically, you cannot expect to pass unless you are in class regularly, on time, prepared and actively participate. If you are absent, you will still be responsible for finding out what you have missed and what you need to do for the next class.