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LATN 200/300/400-1 Directed Readings:
Vergil's Aeneid The general aim of this course is to improve your Latin reading and comprehension skills and to expose you to a variety of texts in Latin. The specific goal of the course this semester is to read selections from Vergil's Aeneid. Class will meet about 50 minutes per week. During this time we will translate, discuss
and interpret the assigned readings. You are expected to come prepared to every class.
Preparation means review of the reading from last class and work on the reading for the
next class. Your course grade will be based upon your daily class performance and upon an ORAL final examination. You can request a verbal evaluation of your performance at any time during the term. In general, you will be graded in this course based upon the "3 P's" of PREPARATION, PARTICIPATION, and PROGRESS. TEXTBOOK: Vergil. A LEGAMUS Transitional Reader by Thomas J. Sienkewicz and LeaAnn A. Osburn (MC'72) Format: Paperback, 518pp. ISBN: 0-86516-578-5 Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers Pub. Date: 2004 For more information on this book, click here.
Students enrolled in LATN230 should also consult the list of required texts for CLAS230. About the instructor / Ancient Epic Poetry / Some Useful Websites on the Latin language / Course Engagement Expectations / Academic Honesty / Writing Center / Teaching and Learning Center / Disability Support Services / Academic Calendar / Caveat / Class Photo This webpage was prepared by Professor Thomas J. Sienkewicz of Monmouth College. If you have any questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu. |
