Intermediate Latin 1, Section 1 SFH 317
Modern and Classical Language Studies Dept. Prof. B. Harvey, Instructor
Latin Reference Website: http://www.personal.kent.edu/~bkharvey/latin/
Texts:
* Oxford Latin Course Reader (Balme and Morwood)
Optional:
* Oxford Latin Course Part I (Balme and Morwood)
* Oxford Latin Course Part II (Balme and Morwood)
* Oxford Latin Course Part III (Balme and Morwood)
* English Grammar for Students of Latin
* Latin Dictionary
Office Hours:
309D Satterfield Hall (3rd Floor Satterfield) Office Phone: 672-1804
E-Mail: bkharvey@kent.edu
Office Hours: M 10-11; T 9-10; W 11-12; Th 9-11
Additional hours, if needed, can be arranged by appointment.
I also have a mailbox in the Modern and Classical Languages Departmental office in 109 Satterfield. You may leave a message in the departmental office, phone 672-2150.
Course Objectives: Now that you have completed the survey of Latin morphology and syntax, it is time to put it all together and apply your knowledge to real Latin texts. Over the course of the semester, we will continue working on reading strategies as we read a number of authors of both Latin prose and poetry. We will be reading some of the most important texts to come out of the ancient world. The texts are challenging, however, and it is important that your knowledge of the earlier morphological and syntactic material be secure. We will be doing some review, but most of our low-level syntactic work will be confined to structure recognition strategies.
Grading System:
Quizzes and Homework: 25%
Attendance 10%
3 Hourly Exams (15% each): 45%
Final Exam: 20%
Exams:
Hour Exam 1: Monday February. 14th
Hour Exam 2: Monday March 7th
Hour Exam 3: Monday April 4th
Final Exam: Friday, May 13th, 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
Exams will cover all the material covered in the readings and review. Each exam will have vocabulary, morphology and review reading sections. Reading passages will be taken only from the material read since the previous exam, but will include general syntax questions. The final exam, however, will be cumulative. Participation in the final exam is required for passing the course. Failure to take the final exam will result in an automatic failure for the class.
Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend all classes unless prevented by illness or family emergency. All excused absences must be documented. Unexcused absences in class will result in a 2 point deduction from your participation grade for each absence over three (10 points maximum for the semester). Missed quizzes can only be made up in the case of an excused absence. Also, quizzes are given at the beginning of class. If you arrive late to class and miss a quiz, you will not be allowed to make it up or have extra time to finish it. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed material from class from another student in the class.
On days scheduled for an exam, you must fulfill the following requirements to be allowed to take a makeup exam:
 | Contact me before the scheduled time for the exam |
| Have a written excuse or program with contact info |
| Take the makeup as soon after the day of the exam as possible (preferably before the next class) |
Homework: For each class, you will be assigned with a Latin passage to read. You are to read these passages thoroughly and repeatedly until you comprehend it and can read the passage from a clean copy of the text in class (without relying on notes or a written translation). Understanding of the structure will be more important than preparing a smooth English translation. It is very likely that you will not understand every part of the reading before class. We will go over the readings in detail in class, so you will be able to ask questions to clarify any difficult spots. It is important that you re-read the passage after class with the corrections added. Although it would be easier to just come to class and get the answers without preparation, you will not learn how to read Latin. Learning a language is about process, not sneaking through by just getting the answers.
Written Assignments: Homework will involve translations and worksheets based on the readings and review. You must turn in your assignments at the beginning of class the day the assignment is due. Failure to turn in your assignment at the beginning of class or turning it in before the next class will result in a 50% reduction in the possible points for the assignment. Assignments turned in more than one class after the assignment was originally due will receive no credit. Your quiz and homework grade is not just an evaluation of your work, but also your ability to get the assignments done in a timely fashion.
Quizzes: There will be occasional short quizzes on vocabulary, the review materials, and assigned readings. Quizzes will be given at the instructor's discretion and will not always be announced. There will be a weekly quiz every Monday (when there is no hour exam). These weekly quizzes will cover the vocabulary and readings from the previous week. You cannot make up quizzes missed because of unexcused absences.
Grading Scale:
90-100 A 89-80 B 79-70 C
69-60 D 59 and below F
Cheating: Students are expected to do their own work. Readings and translations are to be done on one’s own without reliance upon other people’s translations. Exams are to be done without any notes or other assistance. For more details, see the University guidelines on cheating and plagiarism. Failure to comply with university guidelines will result in university action.
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Student Services Center (672-3391).
Respectful Student Conduct
The Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies follows University regulations regarding student behavior in the classroom. It is expected that each student will be respectful to the instructor as well as to fellow classmates.
Use of profanity, rudeness toward fellow students or the instructor, angry outbursts, refusal to participate in classroom activities, repeated tardiness, and leaving the classroom prior to class dismissal are just some examples of disruptive behavior. The instructor will ask the disruptive student to cease and desist and will inform the student of possible suspension and/or dismissal from the class.
Guidelines pertaining to class disruptions are outlined in detail in the Digest of Rules and Regulations to be found in the Kent State University Telephone Directory.
Cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms: It is extremely distracting when electronic devices go off during class. Please make sure that these items are turned OFF during class. If a student disrupts class with these items, they may be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period.
Talking during class:
This is an interactive and large class. It is important, therefore, that you be respectful of others. It is very distracting to the instructor, and especially to students seated near you, when you talk or whisper while the instructor or another student is speaking. If you have a comment or question, please share it with the whole class by raising your hand and requesting permission to speak. Otherwise, please remain silent during class if it is not your turn to speak. If a student persists in talking out of turn, they may be asked to leave the classroom. Of course, talking and whispering is never acceptable during a quiz or an exam, except to ask the instructor a question (in which case, please approach my desk in that situation and speak in a quiet voice or whisper).