LAT-101 is an introduction to classical Latin, the language of ancient Rome and the parent of modern Romance languages. The focus is to acquire basic grammar and vocabulary to read Latin so that you can learn something about the ancient Roman world in the original language. Attention is also given to analysis of longer textual translations and the art of translation, i.e. the eloquent expression of Latin into English.

This course is the second semester of beginner Latin and the continuation of LAT-101. Before moving forward to the material of LAT-102, the course begins with a review of the salient points of LAT-101. The primary focus of the course is to expand your knowledge of the Latin language and enable you to acquire an elementary foundation of the Latin language. Students will learn the fundamental grammatical workings of the Latin language and apply their knowledge of such concepts through reading, translation and written exercises. Integrated throughout the course, are lessons and readings about the ancient Roman world.

LAT-201 is an intermediate-level integrated skills language course that will expand on the language skills mastered in LAT-101101 and LAT-102. The course begins with a quick review of the salient points of beginner Latin before it introduces you to the intermediate level material. This course will enhance your proficiency in the Latin language and acquire an intermediate-level foundation in the Latin language. Students will learn more complex grammatical structures of the Latin language and apply their knowledge of such concepts through reading, translation and written exercises. Integrated throughout the course, are lessons and readings about the ancient Roman world.

LAT-202 is an intermediate-level integrated skills language course and continuation of LAT-201. This course furthers a student's proficiency in the Latin language and acquisition of an intermediate-level foundation in the Latin language. There will be extensive practice of reading, translation and writing, as well as extensive instruction on culture within the context of myths and legends of the historical Roman world. Students will learn increasingly more complex grammatical structures of the Latin language and apply their knowledge of such concepts through analytical exercises. Integrated throughout the course, are lessons and readings linked to the daily activities and basic aspects of historical Roman culture.

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Latin