LATIN 3 Hybrid Dr.

Sarah Beckmann
Fall 2017 sbeckmann@humnet.ucla.edu
T/R 12:30 1:45p Office: Dodd 247M
Haines 122 T 2p 5p or by appointment
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Latin 3 Hybrid
This elementary Latin 3 course is a hybrid course, meaning that there is an online learning
component and fewer in class hours. In this course your lectures will be delivered in video form
and you will be expected to watch these on CCLE. Nearly every video has a corresponding self-
check quiz that you must pass before you are allowed to watch the next video.

In class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we will dedicate the first part of each session to reviewing
this online material before we do drills from the workbook. These reviews are not intended to
cover the full content of the online lecture, however, so be sure to watch the videos on CCLE and
read the assigned sections from the textbook before coming in to class.

Course Objectives:

1. Knowledge of the morphology, syntax and vocabulary of the Latin language.

This course reviews and reinforces Latin grammar to further develop students
ability to read, understand, and translate sentences and passages in Latin. We will
also investigate particular nuances of the Latin language, such as rhetorical styles,
word order and meter.

2. Greater understanding of language.

Students will gain greater knowledge of language systems English grammar in
particular and an appreciation for the ubiquity of the Latin language in the 21st
century.

3. Introduction to the literature and culture of the ancient Romans.

Latin is an important lens into ancient society and we'll spend time exploring this
aspect of Latin literature and epigraphic evidence in class when possible

Required Textbook:

Learn to Read Latin (LRL), 2nd edition (2015). Text AND Workbook (Part II).
Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell. New Haven: Yale University Press

Other Texts of Possible Interest

Goldman and Nortons English Grammar for Students of Latin. ISBN: 978-0934034340
Bennetts New Latin Grammar (free at http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/bennett.html
Course Website:

The CCLE component of this course is extremely important. You can log into CCLE using
your UCLA username and password. Lecture videos plus important announcements and
handouts will be posted here. In addition, be sure to check your UCLA email for notifications.

Course Requirements and Graded Evaluations:

Participation and Attendance: 10 %

Homework (8 assignments, 2 lowest dropped) 10 %
Quizzes (7 10-minute quizzes, 2 lowest dropped) 25%
Midterms (2 50-minute midterm exams) 30%
Final Exam (3 hours, Friday, December 15th, 8a 11a) 30%

N.B. THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAMS OR QUIZZES!

Course Policies:

Attendance:
Since there is less in-class time in a hybrid Latin course, attendance in section is crucial. Well
use this time to assess and reinforce your understanding of the course material. The importance
of regular attendance is such that more than 2 unexcused absences will result in a reduction of
your final grade. You may only be excused from class in the case of extenuating circumstances
(i.e. severe illness or other emergencies verified in a note from a medical professional, Student
Health Services, or a dean or departmental advisor, etc.).

Classroom Etiquette:
You should come to class prepared, having watched the lecture videos and done the reading in
your textbook, because you will be called on randomly in class. You should also plan to use class
time to ask any questions that you may have. It is important to resolve any questions you may
have because topics in this course build on each other and the quizzes and exams are cumulative.

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES are allowed in class as they tend to become distractions to you
and those around you in a small classroom setting.

TIPS for Success:

Stay on schedule! Set aside time for yourself before each classroom session to watch the lecture
videos, go through the textbook and review the workbook drills. Doing so prepares you to ask
questions in class and stay on top of the grammar.

Drill, drill, drill! Find a way to internalize what you are learning in whatever way works best for
you (writing paradigms, vocabulary/grammar flash cards, etc). Embrace grammar and you will
not only be able to read Latin with ease, but youll develop a real appreciation for language as a
social convention.

Speak up! Ask questions in class and participate. If public speaking isnt your preferred modus
operandi, take advantage of my Office Hours to discuss concerns or questions with me. Office
Hours are also a great space for discussing study strategies, and/or a major in Classics.

Learning Challenges:

If you have a documented disability or learning challenges, please contact me as early as

possible so that I can work with you to arrange reasonable accommodations. I also encourage
you to reach out to UCLAs Center for Accessible Education (CAE) which provides full services
and information about academic accommodation. Contact the CAE at: http://www.cae.ucla.edu

Academic Integrity:
I expect students to conduct themselves with integrity. Do not take credit for any work but your
own. Do not cheat. Do not plagiarize or copy someone elses work or writing. You can read
more about UCLAs policy on academic honesty and student conduct here:
http://www.deanofstudents.ucla.edu/Academic-Integrity

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

** All assignments are subject to change**

LRL: Learn to Read Latin textbook, 2nd edition.

DRILL(S): Learn to Read Latin workbook, 2nd edition.

**NOTES:
1) Readings and drills are to be completed BEFORE the class meeting for which they are
listed.
2) Most readings have an accompanying lecture posted on the course website. Those
that do not have a lecture video are marked with an asterisk.

WEEK 0
September 28 (R) Introduction to the Course

WEEK 1
October 3 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 9 Vocabulary; LRL Chapter 8 78 The Relative
Pronoun and the Relative Clause (MP4 85); 79 Special Features of the
Relative Pronoun (MP4 86); 80 The Interrogative Pronoun quis, quid
 (MPR 87); 81 The Interrogative Adjective qui, quae, quod (MPR
88)
IN CLASS: Drills 78-81

October 5 (R) Readings: LRL Chapter 9 86 Nine Irregular Adjectives (MPR 89); 87
Purpose Clauses and the Sequence of Tenses
IN CLASS: Drills 86-87
**QUIZ 1 (Chapter 9 vocabulary, LRL 78-81)**
WEEK 2
October 10 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 9 88 Indirect Commands; 89 Relative Clauses of
Purpose; Chapter 10 94 Relative Clauses of Characteristic
IN CLASS: Drills 88-89, 94
*Homework 1 due in class*
October 12 (R) Reading: LRL Chapter 9 LRL Chapter 9 90 Accusative of Duration of
Time; 91 Ablative of Time When; 92 Ablative of Time Within Which
93 Numbers in Latin; Chapter 9 Short Readings
IN CLASS: Drills 90-92; Chapter 9 Short Readings
**QUIZ 2 (LRL 86-89, 94)**

WEEK 3
October 17 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 10 Vocabulary; 95 Introduction to Using
Participles; 96 Synopsis VI(*);97 Using Participles; 98 Ablative
Absolute
IN CLASS: Drills 95-98
*Homework 2 due in class*

October 19 (R) Reading: LRL Chapter 10 99 Active and Passive Periphrastics; 100
Dative of Agent with a Passive Periphrastic
IN CLASS: Drills 99-100
** QUIZ 3 (Chapter 10 vocabulary, LRL 95-98)**

WEEK 4
October 24 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 10 101 Genitive of Description; 102 Ablative of
Description; 103 Ablative of Origin; 104 Rhetorical Terms and Chapter
10 Short Readings
IN CLASS: Drills 101-103, Chapter 10 Short Readings
*Homework 3 due in class*

October 26 (R) Reading: LRL Chapter 11 105 Infinitives; 106 Synopsis(*)

IN CLASS: Drills 105-106
** QUIZ 4 (LRL 99-103)**

WEEK 5
October 31 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 11 Vocabulary; 107 Indirect Statement; 108
Note on the Subject Accusative(*); 109 Subordinate Clauses in Indirect
Statement
IN CLASS: Drills 107 & 109
*Homework 4 due in class*

November 2 (R) Reading: Review; LRL Chapter 11 Short Readings; 113 About Meter (*)
IN CLASS: Chapter 11 Short Readings
MIDTERM 1 (cumulative)

WEEK 6
November 7 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 11 110 Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs;
111 Irregular Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs; 112
Constructions with the Comparative and Superlative Degrees;
IN CLASS: Drills 110-112
**Homework 5 due in class**

November 9 (R) Reading: LRL Chapter 12 Vocabulary; 114 Direct Questions; 115
Deliberative Subjunctive
IN CLASS: Drills 114-115

WEEK 7
November 14 (T) Reading: LRL Chapter 12 116 Indirect Questions; 117 Doubting
Clauses
IN CLASS: Drills 116-117
**QUIZ 5 (LRL 90-92, 110-112)

November 16 (R) Reading: LRL 118 Subordinate Clauses II with cum; 119 Irregular
Verbs volo, nolo, malo; 120 Negative Commands with noli/nolite and an
Infinitive
IN CLASS: Drills 118-120
*Homework 6 due in class*

WEEK 8
November 21 (T) Reading: Review; LRL Chapter 12 Short Readings
IN CLASS: Chapter 12 Short Readings
MIDTERM 2** (cumulative)

November 23 (R) NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Holiday; University is Closed

WEEK 9
November 28 (T) Readings: LRL Chapter 13 Vocabulary; Chapter 12 121 Dative with
Compound Verb; Chapter 13 123 Gerunds and Gerundives; 124
Subordinate Clauses III
IN CLASS: Drills 123-124
 *Homework 7 due in class*

November 30 (R) Readings: LRL Chapter 13 125 Correlatives; 126 The Irregular Verb fio;
IN CLASS: Drills 125-126
**QUIZ 6 (LRL Chapter 13 Vocabulary, LRL 121-123)**

WEEK 10
December 5 (T) Readings: LRL Chapter 13 127 Adverbial Accusative; 128 Accusative
of Exclamation; 129 Genitive of Indefinite Value; 130 Ablative of Price
IN CLASS: Drills 127 130
*Homework 8 due in class*

December 7 (R) Readings: Review; LRL Chapter 13 Continuous Readings

IN CLASS: Chapter 13 Continuous Readings
**QUIZ 7 (LRL 125-130)**

The Final Exam is scheduled for Friday, December 15th from 8a 11a. Final exam location
TBD**.