2008–2009 Latin Courses
Beginning Latin
Level: Open
Semester: Year
An introduction to Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, with a view to reading the language as soon as possible. Close reading of Vergil’s Aeneid in English will accompany intensive language study in the fall. During the spring semester, while continuing to develop and refine their knowledge of Latin, students will read selections of the Aeneid in Latin.
Intermediate Latin
Level: Intermediate
Semester: Year
This course has two aims: to develop the student’s ability to read Latin intelligently and fluently and to give the student a general understanding of Roman history and Latin literature. The course should prove particularly useful as background to students contemplating graduate study in any branch of Western literature. The authors to be read will be determined at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Advanced Latin
Level: Advanced
Semester: Year
This course has two aims: to extend the student’s ability to read classical Latin and to deepen the student’s appreciation of the literary traditions of the Romans. The authors to be read will be determined at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.