Latin (LATN)

LATN 401 - Elementary Latin I

Credits: 4

Explore the world of the ancient Romans by learning the basic elements of Latin: the alphabet, vocabulary and grammar. By the end of the first semester students will be prepared to read short adapted passages on the history, mythology and culture of the Romans and the many cultures that they were associated with. Ideal preparation for exploration in politics, legal studies, music, myth/religion, theology, philosophy, medicine and the history of science.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 402 - Elementary Latin II

Credits: 4

A continuation of LATN 401, this course expands students' abilities to read simple to moderately complex Latin passages, furthering their insights into the fascinating history and culture of the ancient Romans.

Attributes: Foreign Language Requirement

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN #403 - Review of Latin

Credits: 4

Intensive review of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Preparation for LATN 503. Designed primarily for those whose study of Latin has been interrupted for a year or more and for those who have had only two years of high school Latin.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 503 - Intermediate Latin I

Credits: 4

Review. Readings from Cicero, Caesar, Sallust, Livy, Catullus, Horace, Ovid, Plautus, Terence, and Seneca.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Prerequisite(s): LATN 402 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 504 - Intermediate Latin II

Credits: 4

Review. Readings from Cicero, Caesar, Sallust, Livy, Catullus, Horace, Ovid, Plautus, Terence, and Seneca.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Prerequisite(s): LATN 503 with a minimum grade of D-.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 605 - Readings in Latin Literature

Credits: 4

Reading and analysis of major works of Latin literature. Focus on improving translation skills and comprehension of Latin grammar and Latin language. Introduction to the critical analysis of Latin literature in the context of Roman civilization and culture. Satisfies foreign language requirement.

Attributes: Foreign Language Requirement

Prerequisite(s): LATN 504 with a minimum grade of C.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 606 - Readings in Latin Literature

Credits: 4

Reading and analysis of major works of Latin literature. Focus on improving translation skills and comprehension of Latin grammar and Latin language. Introduction to the critical analysis of Latin literature in the context of Roman civilization and culture. Satisfies foreign language requirement.

Prerequisite(s): LATN 504 with a minimum grade of C.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 753 - Advanced Studies in the Literature of the Golden Age

Credits: 4

A) Lucretius; B) Catullus; C) Caesar; D)Sallust; E) Vergil; F) Horace; G) Tibullus; H) Propertius; I) Ovid; J) Livy. Major Roman authors from the dictatorship of Sulla to the death of Augustus. Each special topic may be repeated two times for up to eight credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. May be repeated up to 1 time.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN 754 - Advanced Studies in the Literature of the Golden Age

Credits: 4

A) Lucretius; B) Catullus; C) Caesar; D)Sallust; E) Vergil; F) Horace; G) Tibullus; H) Propertius; I) Ovid; J) Livy. Major Roman authors from the dictatorship of Sulla to the death of Augustus. Each special topic may be repeated two times.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

LATN #756 - Advanced Studies in the Literature of the Silver Age

Credits: 4

A) Seneca the Younger; B) Persius; C) Petronius; D) Lucan; E) Statius; F) Quintilian; G) Martial; H) Juvenal; I) Tacitus; J) Pliny the Younger. Major Roman authors from the reign of Nero to the death of Trajan. Each special topic may be repeated two times.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Grade Mode: Letter Grading