Beginning Latin I The course offers an intensive introduction to the Latin language that prepares students to read the major authors of ancient Roman literature. In addition to their systematic study of grammar and syntax, students translate excerpts from Vergil, Seneca and the Vulgate Bible. This course is designed for students who have had no previous experience with Latin, as well as those who have had some Latin but want to review the fundamentals of grammar.

Beginning Latin II This course is a continuation of the introductory winter term course (LATN 0101). After completing the fundamentals of Latin grammar, students translate selections from authors such as Cicero and Ovid.

Intermediate Latin: Prose Readings in major authors. Students should have had some formal study of Latin and should consult with the instructor during the first week of classes to determine whether or not the class is at the appropriate level.

Intermediate Latin: Poetry Readings in major authors. Students should have had some formal study of Latin and should consult with the instructor during the first week of classes to determine whether or not the class is at the appropriate level.

Readings in Latin Literature I Readings in major authors.

Readings in Latin Literature II: Vergil’s Aeneid* Readings in major authors.

Advanced Readings in Latin I Readings in major authors. . Students should have had some formal study of Latin and should consult with the instructor during the first week of classes to determine whether or not the class is at the appropriate level.

Advanced Readings in Latin II Readings in major authors. . Students should have had some formal study of Latin and should consult with the instructor during the first week of classes to determine whether or not the class is at the appropriate level.

Advanced Readings in Latin III Readings in major authors. Students should have had some formal study of Latin and should consult with the instructor during the first week of classes to determine whether or not the class is at the appropriate level. 3 hrs lect.

Advanced Readings in Latin IV: Flavian Literature Readings in major authors. 3 hrs lect.

Christopher Star

Jane Chaplin

Karl Krusell

Marc Witkin

Pavlos Sfyroeras

Randall Ganiban

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Professor Ganiban is one of the foremost Vergilians in the country and reading the Aeneid with him is awesome. There is a big final paper at the end of the course that can be challenging if you have not done the work throughout the semester. 

This course will complete the second half of Beginning Latin 1 offered in the winter. The course is fast-paced, with the goal of finishing the textbook, Wheelock's Latin, at the end of the semester. While not super easy, and certainly requiring serious commitment to homework and studying for quizzes, this course is very rewarding. 