Course Introduction

Aims of the Course:  This course is meant to introduce students with no previous experience with Latin to the Latin language.  The intensive course moves about twice as quickly through grammar and vocabulary as the non-intensive introductory course; we will complete all 40 chapters of Wheelock’s Latin over the course of the semester, and begin reading some easy Latin prose and poetry.  Some understanding of English grammar is very helpful; if you need a review, you might find Norma Goldman’s English Grammar for Students of Latin useful.

Course Details:  Regular attendance and preparation are essential.  You are expected to come to class having read the entire chapter assigned for the day; read carefully, and bring questions.  Daily homework and weekly quizzes are meant to keep you up to date on assignments.  Assignments should be done by the class for which they are listed:  please feel free to e-mail, call (at any hour!) or come see me during my office hours if you are having problems with any assignment.  Be prepared to read aloud in Latin in class.  Working together with other students is strongly encouraged.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DISABILITY that may prevent you from full participation in any of the activities of this class, please let me know as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.  All activities will be wheelchair accessible.  Readers, tutors and extra help sessions are available, and homework may be written out in Braille if necessary or convenient.