Through classroom presentation, explanation, and drills, students will be introduced to basic Latin vocabulary, word formation, syntax, Roman culture, and the historical backgrounds of the language. This course is for students who have a fundamental knowledge of Latin vocabulary and syntax. Through grammar presentation, the reading of simple texts, and the repetition of lexical items, the course emphasizes improvement in the student's overall comprehension in Classical Latin. This introductory course emphasizes the acquisition of comprehension, pronunciation, and reading skills. Mastery of vocabulary and standard idiomatic expressions is stressed through intensive conversational drill and practice in the classroom and laboratory.
Material is presented in a Hispanic culture context.
This course is for students who have no previous instruction in the language. Grammar and vocabulary are presented through intensive drills in class and in the Language Laboratory. This is a conversation course conducted primarily in Spanish for the student who has completed Spanish 1411 or its equivalent. Intensive oral-aural drill and classroom interaction will enable the student to master the lexical and grammatical structures necessary in carrying on conversations in Spanish. This course is conducted in Spanish, and it includes a comprehensive review of Spanish grammar and structure.