Course Syllabus

LAT1101Course Syllabus

Instructor

Anastasia Pantazopoulou, PhD Candidate

Email

apantazopoulou@ufl.edu

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday p. 4 (10.40-11.30), and by appointment on Zoom

Please sign up for a 10 min. slot (required) through the Canvas calendar.

On-campus Section Classroom: WEIL 0273 
Online Section: Zoom

For questions about course content, your grade or other personal issues, email me or use the Canvas mail tool. Expect a response within 24 hours.

COVID-19 Recorded Course Statement

Our class sessions may be audio-visually recorded for students in the class to refer back and for enrolled students who are unable to attend live. Students who participate with their camera engaged or utilize a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded.  If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded.  If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the "chat" feature, which allows students to type questions and comments live. The chat will not be recorded or shared. As in all courses, unauthorized recording and unauthorized sharing of recorded materials is prohibited.

 

The participation portion of your grade for this class will be calculated on the basis of your attendance and your participation in class activities. Since the pedagogical approach of this course depends heavily on student engagement and interaction, you are required, at a minimum, to participate in class activities through the audio function of Zoom. Your video presence is invited as well.

Course Description

This is the second course of a three part beginning series at the University of Florida. Students will continue to build a foundation for the study of Latin literature through instruction in Latin vocabulary, morphology, and syntax in chapters 15-27 of Wheelock's Latin. They will concurrently improve their Latin vocabulary, grammar, and syntax skills, while exploring Latin mythology and culture expressed through the original literature. Students will leave this class having learnt to pay attention to the detail, prepared to move on and succeed in Beginning Latin 3.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • recognize inflectional patterns of Latin and use different forms of declensions and conjugations to form sentences in Latin;
  • identify and contextually analyze advanced Latin syntactic structures;
  • describe and explain grammatical, syntactic, and morphological mechanisms of both Latin and English;
  • translate complex sentences from Latin to English and vice versa.

Course Requirements

Assessments

The objectives mentioned above will be accomplished through:

  • Homework (28% of your grade) and is assessed weekly with Canvas Group Discussions and Canvas Worksheets on each chapter with exercises on vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and translation (purpose: memorize easier the vocabulary and the inflectional patterns of Latin).
  • Participation (10% of your grade) and will be assessed every day by taking attendance. Be present at the live, real time, synchronous zoom sessions. Participate actively in in-class individual and group activities by asking and answering questions, by reciting paradigms, translating sentences, declining nouns and conjugating verbs (purpose: learn in depth the Latin grammatical and syntactic structures and enhance your understanding of the Latin and English language mechanisms). Make sure that you can log in to the zoom sessions in a place where you feel comfortable speaking to the group and where you can hear your classmates easily. See the Recorded Course Statement above.  

  • Quizzes (20% of your grade) and will be assessed every week in online quizzes. You will be taking one Canvas quiz on each chapter (morphology, syntax, and translation) and one Kahoot quiz on each chapter (vocabulary) during our synchronous meetings on Fridays (purpose: check yourselves and ensure you have memorized and understood vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations of each chapter). 1 lowest Canvas Quiz grade dropped.

  • Unit exams (28% of your grade-14% each) and are assessed twice: two exams worth 15% each (purpose: the students can check their progress on a macro-scale and make sure that they understand how to put these elements together in smooth translation).

  • Final Exam (14% of your grade) and is non-cumulative.

Required textbooks

Wheelock, F. M., LaFleur, R. A., & Wheelock, F. M. (2000). Wheelock's Latin. New York, NY: Harper Resource. Seventh Edition.

Groton, A. H., & May, J. M. (2010). Thirty-eight Latin Stories: Designed to Accompany Wheelock's Latin. Mundelein, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc. Seventh Edition.

Recommended:

Goldman, W. N. 2004. English Grammar for Students of Latin.

Prerequisites

LAT 1120 or equivalent.

Minimum technology requirements

The University of Florida expects students enrolling in a HyFlex class to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to their degree program. Most computers are capable of meeting the following general requirements.  A student’s computer configuration should include:

  • Webcam
  • Microphone
  • Broadband connection to the Internet and related equipment (Cable/DSL modem)
  • Microsoft Office Suite installed (provided by the university)

Minimum technical skills

To complete your tasks in this course, you will need a basic understanding of how to operate a computer, and how to use word processing software.

Materials/Supply Fees

There is no supply fee for this course.

Honorlock

Honorlock is an online proctoring service that allows students to take exams on-demand 24/7. There are no scheduling requirements or fees.

You will need a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, a microphone, and a photo ID. The webcam and microphone can be either integrated or external USB devices.

Honorlock requires that you use the Google Chrome (Links to an external site.) browser; furthermore, the Honorlock extension (Links to an external site.) must be added to Chrome.

For further information, FAQs, and technical support, please visit Honorlock.

Zoom

Zoom is an easy to use video conferencing service available to all UF students, faculty, and staff that allows for meetings of up to 100 participants.

You can find resources and help using Zoom at https://ufl.zoom.us.

Course Policies

Overview

  • All students are expected to complete 100% of the course activities.
  • Assignments and quizzes will be accounted for online. If a student misses a quiz or homework due to an excused absence (having provided the appropriate documentation) he or she will be expected to make it up in a timely manner after contacting the instructor.
  • Students are also expected to check Canvas and email regularly, and to respond, when needed, within a reasonable time. 

Perfect attendance is expected. For every unexcused and/or undocumented absence over three you will lose a point from the final course grade. In case you miss a class, please, contact your instructor. For absence due to participation in an official university activity, observance of a religious holiday, performance of a military duty, or any other conflict (e.g., jury duty) as per the University policy that the student knows about in advance of the scheduled assignment, the student is required to notify the instructor of the conflict before the assignment is due, and if possible at the start of the semester in order to arrange make up time and procedures. No makeups allowed for unexcused absences.

Late or Make-Up Assignments: All your assignments will be accounted for online (be sure to check Canvas regularly).  If you miss a quiz or homework you will be expected to make it up by the end of next class or in a timely manner, as agreed with the instructor, after providing the necessary documentation. Unannounced late or missed assignments will earn a zero. Requirements for make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found at catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/attendance-policies/

Course Technology: You will be required to have access to, and use a personal computer/device with access to the Internet. You will be also required to have your cameras activated during the class (as if you were in the classroom). Word editing software will be required for written assignments.

Course Communications: You are encouraged to communicate directly with your instructor regarding the course material via e-mail, through CANVAS or during office hours. As this is a HyFlex class, you are responsible for observing all posted due dates, and are encouraged to be self-directed and take responsibility for your learning. I will make every effort to have each assignment graded and posted within one week of the due date. 

Course Grading

Assignment Percent
 Attendance 10%
 Exam 1 & 2 30%
 Quizzes 20%
 Homework 25%
 Final Exam 15%

 

Grading Scale

Percent

Grade

Grade Points

93.0 – 100.0

A

4.00

90.0 – 92.9

A-

3.67

87.0 – 89.9

B+

3.33

83.0 – 86.9

B

3.00

79.0 – 82.9

B-

2.67

75.0 – 78.9

C+

2.33

72.0 – 74.9

C

2.00

69.0 – 71.9

C-

1.67

66.0 – 68.9

D+

1.33

62.0 – 65.9

D

1.00

60.0 – 61.9

D-

0.67

0 – 59.9

E

0.00

C- is not a passing grade for courses in the major, General Education, or Gordon Rule credit. See the current UF grading policies for more information.

Exam Dates

Exam 1: 2/12  Chapters 15-18

Exam 2: 3/12 Chapters 19-22

Final Exam: 4/28 Chapters: 23-27 (12.30 pm-2.30 pm)

UF Policies

University Policy on Accommodating Students with Disabilities: 

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center (352-392-8565, www.dso.ufl.edu/drc ) by providing appropriate documentation.  Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter that must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation.  Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester.

 

University Policy on Academic Conduct:

UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code.  On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."  The Honor Code (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conduct-honor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions.  Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel.  If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor.

 

Netiquette and Communication Courtesy: 

All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions, and chats. 

Getting Help

Technical Difficulties:

For issues with technical difficulties for Canvas, please contact the UF Help Desk at:

Any requests for make-ups due to technical issues should be accompanied by the ticket number received from the Help Desk when the problem was reported to them. The ticket number will document the time and date of the problem. You should e-mail your instructor within 24 hours of the technical difficulty if you wish to request a make-up.

Health and Wellness

  • U Matter, We Care:  If you or someone you know is in distress, please contact umatter@ufl.edu, 352-392-1575, or visit umatter.ufl.edu to refer or report a concern and a team member will reach out to the student in distress.
  • Counseling and Wellness Center:  Visit counseling.ufl.edu or call 352-392-1575 for information on crisis services as well as non-crisis services.
  • Student Health Care Center: Call 352-392-1161 for 24/7 information to help you find the care you need, or visit shcc.ufl.edu.
  • University Police Department: Visit police.ufl.edu or call 352-392-1111 (or 9-1-1 for emergencies).
  • UF Health Shands Emergency Room/Trauma Center: For immediate medical care in Gainesville, call 352-733-0111 or go to the emergency room at 1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608; ufhealth.org/emergency-room-trauma-center.

Academic and Student Support

Course Evaluations

Students are expected to provide professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals. Guidance on how to give feedback in a professional and respectful manner is available at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/students/. Students will be notified when the evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they receive from GatorEvals, in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via https://ufl.bluera.com/ufl/. Summaries of course evaluation results are available to students at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/public-results/.

Tips for Success

Taking a course online can be a lot of fun! Here are some tips that will help you get the most of this course while taking full advantage of the online format:

  • Schedule "class times" for yourself. It is important to do the coursework on time each week. You will receive a reduction in points for work that is turned in late!
  • Read ALL of the material contained on this site. There is a lot of helpful information that can save you time and help you meet the objectives of the course.
  • Print out the Course Schedule located in the Course Syllabus and check things off as you go.
  • Take full advantage of the online discussion boards. Ask for help or clarification of the material if you need it.
  • Do not wait to ask questions! Waiting to ask a question might cause you to miss a due date.
  • Do your work well before the due dates. Sometimes things happen. If your computer goes down when you are trying to submit an assignment, you'll need time to troubleshoot the problem.
  • To be extra safe, back up your work to an external hard drive, thumb drive or through a cloud service.

Privacy and Accessibility Policies

For information about the privacy policies of the tools used in this course, see the links below: