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LATN 112-910 |
INTENSIVE ELEM LATIN |
SPIELBERG, LYDIA |
WILLIAMS HALL 219 |
MTWRF 0900AM-1230PM |
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An accelerated introduction to the Latin language for beginners, equivalent in scope to the first year of Latin (101+102). Ideal for students with some background in learning languages, or who need to learn Latin rapidly. Students begin learning grammar and vocabulary, with practical exercises in reading in writing. By the end of the course students will have a complete working knowledge of Latin grammar, a growing vocabulary, and experience in reading selected inscriptions in the Penn Museum and Julius Caesar's account ofthe Roman invasion of Britain.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS COURSE |
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LATN 212-920 |
INTERMEDIATE LATIN |
LUCCI, JOSEPH |
CLAUDIA COHEN HALL 493 |
MTWRF 0900AM-1230PM |
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Prerequisite(s): LATN 102 or equivalent (such as placement score of 550). Accelerated introduction to reading of Latin authors, at twice the normal pace, equivalent in scope to second-year Latin (203-204). Ideal for undergraduates or graduate students from Penn or elsewhere who have completed the equivalent of one year Greek (e.g., GREK 112). Readings in simpler prose and poetry (e.g., Cornelius Nepos, Ovid), then in more challenging prose and poetry (e.g., Cicero, Pliny, Virgil, Horace), in combination with a thorough review of Latin grammar. By the end of the course students will have thorough familiarity with the grammar, vocabulary, and style of the selected authors, will be able to tackle previously unseen passages by them, and will be able to discuss language and interpretation. Note: Completion of Latin 212 with C- or higher fulfills Penn's Foreign Language Requirement.
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SEE SPECIAL MESSAGE IN DEPARTMENT HEADER; LANGUAGE SKILLS COURSE; ONE TERM COURSE |
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Department of Classical Studies