LAT 324: Advanced Latin Grammar and Composition (Unique # 32440)

Spring, 2009; TTh 2-3:30, CBA 4.346
Timothy Moore, WAG 113; 232-4161; timmoore@mail.utexas.edu
Office hours TTh 9-10:45, or by appointment


Course description
This course is designed for students seeking teaching certification in Latin, other Latin and classics majors, and others with a serious interest in the Latin language. Our principal aims are to review, refine, and practice our knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax, and to gain a clearer understanding of Latin semantics and prose style. Our primary means to these ends will be the translation of sentences and paragraphs from English into Latin and stylistic analysis of selected passages of Latin prose. An important supplement to our work in composition will be exercises in spoken Latin, designed to reinforce our knowledge of grammar, enhance our appreciation of the sound of Latin literature, and prepare future teachers of Latin with oral drills useful in the classroom.

Prerequisite: LAT 312 or equivalent

Required Texts
Course packet, available from IT Copy, 512 West MLK
M. A. North and A. E. Hillard, Latin Prose Composition.
B. Gildersleeve and G. Lodge, Latin Grammar.

Grading
Two midterm exams: 15% each
Daily written assignments: 20% (no credit will be given for assignments handed in late)
Class participation (includes attendance, preparation, contributions to class discussions, and oral presentations): 20%
Final exam: 30%


Tentative Schedule

(NH = North and Hillard, Latin Prose Composition; CS=Course supplement)

January
20 INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
22 NH Preliminary exercises A (1, 4, 8, 10, 12), B (1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 20), C (1, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20), D (1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17), E (1, 4, 6, 7, 19, 20); Review Latin numerals (CS I)

27 NH Preliminary exercises F (1, 3, 4, 11, 15, 17, 20), G (1, 2, 13, 14, 17, 20), H (1-25); Study pronunciation guide (CS II)
29 Sequence of tenses, final and consecutive clauses: NH Ex. 2 (1-5), 10 (all), 19 (all); Read aloud prose passage (CS III)
February
3 Infinitives and participles: NH Ex. 21 (1,2, 4, 7), 25 (1-2), 26 (1, 8), 27 (4, 5, 8, 9), 28 (4, 5), 29 (1-3), 30 (1, 7), 31 (8); Read aloud prose passage (CS III)
5 Time, space, place, ablatives: NH Ex. 36 (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9), 38 (1, 6, 7, 11), 40 (all); 42 (4, 5, 7), 43 (7, 12); Read CS IV

10 Indirect statements: NH Ex. 44 (8), 45 (10), 46 (1, 3, 8, 12), 47 (5, 9, 12), 48 (7), 49 (1, 7), 50 (4), 51; Practice reading verse (CS V)
12 Price, genitives, datives, passives of intransitives: NH Ex. 58 (1, 2, 4, 5), 59 (1, 3, 4, 5), 61 (1, 2), 62 (3, 4), 64 (all); 71 (1, 2, 3); Read aloud verse passage (CS V)

17 Commands: NH Ex. 73 (1, 3, 4, 6), 75 (1, 2, 6), 78 (1, 9, 10), 79 (all); Read aloud verse passage (CS V)
19 Datives and ablatives: NH Ex. 86 (1, 2, 6, 8), 87 (1, 2, 4), 89 (2, 6, 8), 90 (2, 4), 91 (all); Study question words (CS VI)

24 Review
26: Exam I

March
3 Gerunds, gerundives, and supines: NH Ex. 99 (all), 100 (1, 2, 8), 104 (1, 3, 5, 6, 8) 109 (all); Answer questions on passage (CS VII.a)
5Direct and indirect questions: NH Ex. 112 (1, 4, 5, 8), 115 (1, 8, 9), 116 (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9), 117 (8), 123 (all); Answer questions on passage (CS VII.b)

10 Subordinate clauses in indirect statement, impersonal verbs: NH Ex. 124 (all); 129 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10), 130 (4, 5, 7, 11); Answer questions on passage (CS VII.c)
12 Genitives: NH Ex. 131 (2, 3, 6, 9), 132 (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10); Ask questions on passage (CS VIII, The Good Samaritan)

16-20: Feriae Vernales

24 Relative with subjunctive, obligation: NH Ex. 141 (2, 7), 142 (2, 4), 143 (2, 4, 8), 148 (all); 149 (4, 7, 8), 151 (1, 7) 152 (1, 2, 4); Ask questions on passage (CS VIII, The Prodigal Son)
26 Fear and causal clauses: NH Ex. 155 (1,2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12), 156 (1), 160 (5, 6, 7, 9), 161 (1, 2) 162 (all)

31 quin, quominus: NH Ex. 168 (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), 171 (1, 5, 7, 9), 172 (1, 11), 173 (2), 181 (all); Review for Exam
April
2 Exam 2

7 Temporal clauses: NH 182 (1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10), 188 (3, 7, 9, 189 10), 190 (3, 4, 5, 9), 192 (6, 7), 193 (4, 8, 9, 12); Ask questions on passage (CS VIII, Dives and Lazarus)
9 Conditions: NH Ex. 202 (1, 2, 6), 205 (2, 7, 8) 209 (all), 210 (all); Ask questions on passage (CS VIII, Bede’s Account of Gregory’s Interest in British Missions)

14 Pronouns and adjectives: NH Ex. 212 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), 213 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), 221 (all); Read CS IX
16 NH Ex. 223 1, 2, 3, 5; 225 1, 9, 10; 226 8; 231 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12; 236: Concessive and comparative clauses; Analyze style of CS X

21 Oratio obliqua I: NH Ex. 243 (all), 245 (all)
23 Oratio obliqua II: NH Ex. 246 (all), 247 (all); Analyze style of CS XI

28 Translate into Latin any passage you wish (minimum 100 words)
30 Analyze style of CS XII; Reports

5 Analyze style of CS XIII; Hand in corrected passages; Reports
7 Review

Final Exam: Date, Time, and Location TBA


POLICIES

A word to the wise
It is impossible to succeed in this course without regular attendance and participation. Please note the importance of class participation in your grade. This means that you will be richly rewarded for consistent attendance and preparation, but repeated absences and/or lack of preparation for class will cost you dearly. Attendance will be taken and preparation will be evaluated each day. If you miss class more than a few times during the semester, or if you do not come prepared to class each day, it is unlikely that you will either pass this course or learn Latin.

Missed and late work
No credit will be given for daily assignments handed in late.  Exams may be made up only in the case of a religious holiday (see below), or a documented medical or family emergency. Missed work must be made up within two weeks. If you miss class on any day, you are responsible to find out the assignment for the next day.

Scholastic dishonesty
Scholastic dishonesty on any graded assignment will result in a failing grade (Zero), which you may not drop. Scholastic dishonesty includes any kind of cheating; if you are unsure about the exact definition you should consult the General information catalogue, Appendix C, Section 11-802 (http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi01-02/app/appc11.html).


Academic disabilities
The University of Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-6441 TTY.  See also Services for Students with Disabilities: http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/index.php.

Religious holidays
You may make up work missed because of a religious holiday if you bring me documentation of the holiday fourteen days ahead of time.

Cell phones
Please make absolutely certain that your cell phone, if you have one with you, is turned off during class.  


last modified January 14, 2009 by timmoore@mail.utexas.edu