Class location: ; BAL 2067 (30153); ED2 1115 (21817)
Class times: MWF 12:00–12:50pm (30153); 1:00–1:50pm (21817)
Instructor: Nathan Owens
Office: BAL 4037
Office hours: MWF 11:00am–11:50pm & by appt.
Email: nowens@odu.edu
I will make my lecture notes available in pdf form, and you may download them from the course website by clicking on the corresponding date in the schedule. The lecture notes are not intended as a substitute for attendance, nor as a record of everything that goes on in class.
This course is designed to continue to introduce students to the Latin language and to Roman history and culture. The main objective of the course will be to gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals of Latin grammar, syntax and vocabulary by reading, understanding, manipulating, and occasionally translating sentences.
| On-line workbook (exercitia et pēnsa) | 15% |
| Quizzes (lowest three dropped) | 15% |
| Short Essays (×3) | 10% |
| Oral evaluations (×2) | 15% |
| Written exams (×3) | 45% |
| A | 100–93.3 |
| A- | 93.2–90.0 |
| B+ | 89.9–86.7 |
| B | 86.6–83.3 |
| B- | 83.2–80.0 |
| C+ | 79.9–76.7 |
| C | 76.6–73.3 |
| C- | 73.2–70.0 |
| D+ | 69.9–66.7 |
| D | 66.6–63.3 |
| D- | 63.2–60.0 |
| F | 59.9–0 |
Classroom Conduct: Appropriate conduct by students is an absolute requirement and the university must operate with a policy of zero tolerance for any disruptive behavior. The term disruptive behavior means any behavior that substantially interferes with the conduct of a class. Disruptive behavior may include but is not limited to:
The instructor of record has the authority to maintain appropriate classroom behavior in all courses offered by Old Dominion University. Students who engage in persistent disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent. If a student refuses to leave the classroom when asked, the Old Dominion University Police Department will be called immediately.
Attendance: Attendance is taken daily. In the event you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. You may take up to three absences for any reason. Each absence thereafter will reduce your final grade by one third of a letter grade (3.33%). In case of family emergencies (e.g., death of an immediate family member), please contact Student Outreach & Support and submit a request for extended absence notification. Please inform me as soon as you know that you will be absent, preferably by e-mail.
In addition, you must attend 80% of classes to receive a regular letter grade. If you miss more than 20% (i.e., more than 8 classes), you will receive an F or WF.
This attendance policy applies to all classes missed—even if you registered late for the course.
Tardiness: Please make whatever necessary arrangements to ensure that you arrive on time. If you arrive late, do not knock! Wait outside the door and you will bet let in when it is convenient. If you are late by less than 10 minutes, it will count as half of an absence. If you are late by more than 10 minutes, you will be counted as absent for the entire period.
Participation: This class assumes and requires active participation and daily preparation. There are no points given for participation. If you come to class unprepared, inattentive, or fail to participate, you may be counted as wholly or partially absent. See the attendance policy above.
Electronic devices: Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed. Leave them in silent mode and in a bag or pocket. Devices are not allowed to be out on a desk at any time unless approved beforehand by the instructor.
Daily homework and preparation: In order to prepare for class, you must read the pages and do the exercises assigned before coming to class. There is much material to cover, and you will be unable to participate if you do not read the assigned lines and do the assigned exercises before coming to class. Remember that lack of participation is equivalent to being wholly or partially absent.
Quizzes: There will be a quiz almost every class period covering the readings and vocabulary for the day. Quizzes are not listed on the schedule; just assume that there will be one. Make-up quizzes are generally not given, but the three lowest quiz scores will be dropped.
Oral evaluations: There will be two (2) oral exams throughout the semester. More details will be given in class.
Written exams: There will be three written exams. Make-up exams will be administered only in the case of an officially excused absence (i.e., an illness or family emergency that has been documented with Student Outreach & Support).
Progress reports: Since this a 100/200-level course, students will receive a progress grade in the fifth week of classes. You can access your progress grade from the student menu in LeoOnline. I will also provide periodic written progress reports a few times during the semester.
Communication: Check your ODU email daily. If you need to send me an email, be sure to include LATN102 in the subject line. If you have questions about the homework, let me know via ODU email as soon as possible.
Accessibility & Accommodations: If you require instructional accommodation through the Office of Educational Accessibility, please let me know as soon as possible, by e-mail, during office hours, or after class. For more information, see: http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/educationalaccessibility/. Accommodations cannot and will not be made before the receipt of an accommodation letter from the Office of Educational Accessibility.
Honor pledge: “I pledge to support the honor system of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor system. I will report to Honor Council hearings if summoned.” By attending Old Dominion University, you have accepted the responsibility to abide this code. This is an institutional policy approved by the Board of Visitors.
| diēs | lēctiōnēs et pēnsa et exercitia domestica |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 10 | Intrōductiō et recēnsiō |
| Wednesday, January 12 | rēcēnsiō et Capitulum XI |
| Friday, January 14 | Capitulum XI
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| Monday, January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday — no classes |
| Tuesday, January 18 | last day to drop |
| Wednesday, January 19 | Capitulum XI
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| Friday, January 21 | lūdus sublātus propter nivem |
| Monday, January 24 | Capitulum XI
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| Tuesday, January 25 | last day to withdraw (½ tuition refund) |
| Wednesday, January 26 | Capitulum XII
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| Friday, January 28 | Capitulum XII
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| Monday, January 31 | Capitulum XII
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| Wednesday, February 2 | Capitulum XIII
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| Friday, February 4 | Capitulum XIII
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| Monday, February 7 | Capitulum XIII
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| Wednesday, February 9 | recēnsiō |
| Friday, February 11 | Written Exam 1 |
| Monday, February 14 | Capitulum XIV — Short Essay 1 |
| Wednesday, February 16 | Capitulum XIV
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| Friday, February 18 | Capitulum XIV
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| Monday, February 21 | Capitulum XIV
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| Wednesday, February 23 | Capitulum XV
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| Friday, February 25 | Capitulum XV
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| Monday, February 28 | Capitulum XV
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| Wednesday, March 2 | Capitulum XVI
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| Friday, March 4 | Capitulum XVI
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| Monday, March 7 | Spring Holiday — no classes |
| Wednesday, March 9 | Spring Holiday — no classes |
| Friday, March 11 | Spring Holiday — no classes |
| Monday, March 14 | Capitulum XVI
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| Wednesday, March 16 | recēnsiō |
| Friday, March 18 | recēnsiō |
| Monday, March 21 | Oral Exam I |
| Wednesday March 23 | Written Exam 2 |
| Friday, March 25 | Capitulum XVII — Short Essay 2 Due! |
| Monday, March 28 | Capitulum XVII
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| Wednesday, March 30 | lūdus sublātus propter morbum |
| Friday, April 1 | Capitulum XVII
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| Monday, April 4 | Capitulum XVII
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| Wednesday, April 6 | Capitulum XVIII
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| Friday, April 8 | Capitulum XVIII
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| Monday, April 11 | Capitulum XVIII
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| Wednesday, April 13 | Capitulum XIX
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| Friday, April 15 | Capitulum XIX
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| Monday, April 18 | cursum sublātum (class cancelled) |
| Wednesday, April 20 | Capitulum XIX
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| Friday, April 22 | recēnsiō |
| Monday, April 25 | recēnsiō — last day to withdraw (no refund) |
| FINAL EXAM — Check the final exam calendar for exam days and times. | |