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LATIN 101 - Elementary Latin
Section: 002
Term: WN 2018
Subject: Latin (LATIN)
Department: LSA Classical Studies
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Credits:
4
Credit Exclusions:
Credit is granted for no more than two courses among LATIN 101, 102 and 103. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in LATIN 504.
Waitlist Capacity:
unlimited
Waitlist Notes:
Deborah Pennell Ross, Latin Program Coordinator - dpross@umich.edu
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Dewitt,Jan

Description

LATIN 101 coursework is primarily directed toward the reading and translation of Classical Latin and is not focused on writing or conversation. The primary objective is the acquisition of a fundamental understanding of basic Latin grammar and the development of basic reading skills. The text for the course is Shelmerdine, Introduction to Latin. LATIN 101 covers approximately the first half of the text. Supplementary readings in Roman culture will also be assigned.

Course Requirements:

Grading is based on quizzes, class participation, hour examinations, and a final.

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for students with very little or no previous knowledge of Latin.

Class Format:

Four meetings per week for the presentation of new grammatical concepts, review of previously covered material, and lots of practice.

Schedule

LATIN 101 - Elementary Latin
Schedule Listing
001 (REC)
P
11584
Open
10
 
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MTuThF 12:00PM - 1:00PM2163 AH
002 (REC)
P
11585
Open
5
 
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MTuThF 1:00PM - 2:00PM2163 AH

Textbooks/Other Materials

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ISBN: 9780020133407
Cassell's Latin and English dictionary, Author: compiled by D.P. Simpson., Publisher: Collier Books 1st Collie 1987
Required
ISBN: 9781585103904
Introduction to latin., Author: Susan C. Shelmerdine., Publisher: Focus Pub R Pullins & Co Second edi
Required
Coursepack at Dollar Bill
Required

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