LATN 101
Introductory Latin I
3 Credits          Weekly (3-1-0)

This is an introductory course for students with little or no background in Latin. It includes the study of the fundamental grammatical structures, vocabulary, and morphology of Classical Latin so that students may read and understand simple Latin texts. In-class instruction is supplemented by a laboratory component in which students complete additional written practice and exercises. Note: This course is not open to students with credit in Latin 30, 35, or any other matriculation level Latin course.

LATN 102
Introductory Latin II
3 Credits          Weekly (3-1-0)

This course is a continuation of Introductory Latin I. Students continue their study of the elements of Classical Latin grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and morphology as they read increasingly difficult Classical Latin texts. In-class instruction is supplemented by a laboratory component in which students complete additional written practice and exercises. Note: This course is not open to students with credit in Latin 30, 35, or any other matriculation level Latin course.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in LATN 101.

LATN 201
Intermediate Latin
3 Credits          Weekly (3-1-0)

In this course students continue their study of Classical Latin, learning increasingly complex grammatical and syntactical structures. They begin to translate intermediate, unmodified Latin texts. In-class instruction is supplemented by an online laboratory component in which students complete additional written drills, practice, and/or exercises.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- in LATN 102.

LATN 301
Reading Latin I
3 Credits          Weekly (3-0-0)

This course strengthens students’ reading and writing skills in Latin. Through the reading of unadapted original passages of complex intermediate Latin texts, students apply their knowledge of complex syntactical, grammatical, and morphological structures. The course typically focuses on a single author (e.g., Caesar, Ovid) or genre of Latin literature (e.g., history, love elegy), as chosen by the instructor. Students can take this course up to three times provided the author/genre is different.

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in LATN 201.

LATN 302
Reading Latin II
3 Credits          Weekly (3-0-0)

In this course, students strengthen their reading and writing skills in Latin by reading and translating original Latin texts. The course also includes Latin composition, the acquisition of additional vocabulary, and continuing analysis of syntactical and grammatical structures. The course typically focusses on a single author (e.g., Cicero, Virgil) or genre (e.g., oratory, epic poetry), as chosen by the instructor. Students can take this course up to three times provided the author/genre is different.

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in LATN 301.

LATN 398
Independent Study
3 Credits          Total (0-0-45)

This course permits an intermediate-level student to work with an instructor to explore a specific topic in depth through research or directed reading in primary and secondary sources. The student plans, executes and reports the results of their independent research or study project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. To be granted enrollment in the course, the student must have made prior arrangements with a faculty member willing to supervise his or her project. This course can be taken twice for credit.

LATN 498
Advanced Independent Study
3 Credits          Total (0-0-45)

This course permits a senior-level student to work with an instructor to explore a specific topic in depth through research or directed reading in primary and secondary sources. The student plans, executes and reports the results of their independent research or study project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. To be granted enrollment in the course, the student must have made prior arrangements with a faculty member willing to supervise his or her project. This course can be taken twice for credit.