LAT - Latin Course Descriptions
Before taking courses for the majors, minors, and concentrations in the Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures Department (CMLL), students who declare or intend to declare majors, minors and/or concentrations in CMLL must complete the appropriate Foundational Language Sequence(s), which are numbered 121, 122, 252, and 353.
Students with demonstrated language proficiency may be exempted from some or all Foundational Language Sequence Courses (but without receiving credit for them). See department for proper placement.
An introduction to the Latin language, to the Latin roots of English and the Romance languages, and to the civilization of the ancient Romans. Prepares students to read Latin literature.
4 hr./wk.
Students will complete their study of the grammar of the Latin language and proceed to readings from Cicero and other prose authors.
4 hr./wk.
Approval of Dean and Department Honors Supervisor required. Apply in NA 5/225 no later than December 10 in the Fall term or May 1 in the Spring term.
Approval of Department required before registration.
A series of advanced courses to be offered with varying frequency on selected topics not generally covered in the set course offerings.
Credits
Variable cr. 1-3.
Variable 1-3 hr./wk.
Selections from the Aeneid.
Three years of high school Latin, three semesters of college Latin or permission of the department.
4 hr./wk.