ancestors of words that we use today. In addition to learning to read Latin students will learn about the origins of the Romans in the early iron age and the role Roman culture has played and continues to play in shaping the modern world. Prerequisite: None. Latin II Yearlong Course This course introduces students to the more complex patterns and constructions found in Latin. Examples of such points of advanced grammar are verbs in the passive voice, participial phrases, accusative-infinitive statement, and some uses of the verb in the subjunctive mood. In addition to grammar, students will build their vocabulary and study patterns of word formation in Latin. As part of this course, students will also study Roman political culture and Rome’s transition from republic to empire in the 1st c. bce. Prerequisite: successful completion of Latin I, the recommendation of the department based on demonstrated skills and motivation, and/or successful performance on an entrance/proficiency exam Latin III Yearlong Course This course is intended to develop the student’s ability to read Latin with facility and confidence. Students use genuine Latin texts as primary historical documents through which they gain access to significant events in Roman history. The majority of the work in this course will be the translation from Latin to English, but the course includes a schedule of regular vocabulary assignments as well as written grammar exercises. Students study specialized vocabulary, peculiar grammar, and the historical context for each of the passages presented in the course. Readings include selections from Cicero, Caesar, Eutropius, Petronius, and Pliny. Prerequisite: successful completion of Latin II, the recommendation of the department based on demonstrated skills and motivation, and/or successful performance on an entrance/proficiency exam Latin IV/V Yearlong Course Latin IV/V guides experienced Latin students as they develop their translation and textual interpretation skills at the advanced level. The first unit of study in this course, a set of readings on a mythological theme, is intended to lead 52
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