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Latin (LATIN)
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
LATIN 101. Elementary Latin I.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
F.
Grammar and vocabulary of classical Latin, within the context of Roman culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
LATIN 102. Elementary Latin II.
(4-0) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: LATIN 101
Grammar and vocabulary of classical Latin, within the context of Roman culture; reading knowledge through texts adapted from classical authors.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 201. Intermediate Latin.
Cr. arr.
F.
Prereq: LATIN 102
Emphasis on grammatical principles, composition and reading Latin texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 332. Introduction to Latin Literature.
Cr. arr.
S.
Prereq: LATIN 201
Readings in Latin Literature with emphasis on critical analysis of style, structure or thought.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 441. Advanced Readings in Latin Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.
Prereq: LATIN 332
Study of individual authors or genres; intensive readings in the original supplemented by modern criticism and analysis in English. Authors and genres will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 442. Advanced Topics in Latin Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. S.
Prereq: LATIN 332
Advanced study of authors or topics relating to Latin literature. Authors and topics will vary; courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits each.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
LATIN 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-6.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits in Latin and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits in Latin 490 may be counted toward graduation.