Some practical points
1. A syllabus is a guide, not a contract.
2. Open Door Policy. If my door is open (even a little), that means my "Open-Door Policy" is in effect. If my door is closed, that means my "Open-Door Policy" is not in effect. If my door is barricaded, that means that I need timely referral to a mental health professional.
3. Friends don't let friends play "message tag" with faculty. E-mails and phone calls (ext. 8713) are not considered "sent by you" until they are retrieved by me.
4. Academic calendars are highly susceptible to curvatures in space-time. The closer one gets to the end of a semester, the more quickly time moves. Don't wait till the end of term to address questions or concerns!
5. No electronic recordings of any kind may be made in this class. Any materials of mine that I distribute are offered for student use only, all other rights reserved.
Study Organizers for
Collins: Chap. 1-5
Collins: Chap. 6-10
Collins: Chap. 11-15
Collins: Chap. 16-20
Collins: Chap. 21-25
Collins: Chap. 26-30 |
General Remarks
These are the first two semesters of a four semester sequence of courses intended to prepare one to read, with the aid of a lexicon, ecclesiastical prose texts with difficulty levels akin to those found in the Nova Vulgata, sacred liturgy, and some modern ecclesiastical documents. Read the course descriptions from the SHMS Bulletin and familiarize yourself with the comments and resources on my Ecclesiastical Latin webpages. From time to time you will need to access materials from these pages for class use. Command of grammatical forms is essential at this introductory level, so plan to memorize these patterns as they are encountered. I test on forms frequently, with or without notice, orally and in writing. All tests/quizzes/class drills count and are cumulative (less one low or missed quiz). Grade is one-half Final Exam, one quarter pop quizzes, one quarter class performance. No midterm exam.
Required Texts
• John Collins, A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin (Catholic University of America, 1988 or later, always bring this book to class). We will cover twenty-four chapters, or a little more, of Collins over these two semesters. • A Latin-English dictionary. You have several options, such as: Cassell's New Latin Dictionary, Langenscheidt Pocket Latin Dictionary, or Collins New Collegiate Latin Dictionary. Any one will do.
Other Generally Useful Texts. It is not necessary to own these works, but to know that they are out there and have much to offer advanced students of the liturgy. In no particular order, they include:
• J. Stone, Latin for the Illiterati (Routledge, 1996). • J. Bretzke, Consecrated Phrases: a Latin Theological Dictionary (Liturgical Press, 1998).
LAT 121, Course Format/Syllabus
We have approximately 12 weeks (leaving some time for mid-terms, finals, and "things that come up") to cover about twelve chapters of Collins, so our pace is brisk. Keep up. We will generally cover one chapter per week, in numerical order. A few points in later chapters are important for first semester Latin students, and I will flag them accordingly. You will also have some texts (usually prayers) to memorize that will provide important grammatical illustrations and augment one's appreciation of the history and universality of Catholic liturgy.
Semester Scheduling Guide (LAT 121, Fall 2007) (Note: Subject to modification!)
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LAT 122, Course Format/Syllabus
We have approximately 12 weeks (leaving some time for quizzes, prose exercises, and "things that come up") to complete about 12 chapters, or a little more, of Collins. While the quantity of material to be covered in LAT 122 is about the same as LAT 121, English speakers generally find the material to be conceptually more challenging. Again, keep up. Some points in later chapters are important for third semester Latin students, and I will flag them accordingly. We will generally cover one chapter per week, usually in numerical order. Gradually, more emphasis is given to reading longer sentences; typically these are liturgical or Scriptural in nature. You will again have some additional texts (usually prayers) to memorize that will provide important grammatical illustrations and augment one's appreciation of, and ability enter into, the universality of Catholic liturgy.
Semester Scheduling Guide (LAT 122, Winter 2008) (Note: Subject to modification!)
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