Course Syllabus

LAT1101Course Syllabus

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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.

Course Description

This is the second course of a three-part beginning series in Latin 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 learned to pay attention to the detail of the language and 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%) is assessed via one or two Canvas assignments for each module (with exercises on vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and translation) with the purpose of instilling vocabulary and the inflectional patterns of Latin. All homework will be corrected by the Canvas system or the instructor, but assignments are graded based on effort and completion only. There will be various Canvas discussions throughout the semester to foster discussion among the students about certain topics of the language and grammar and about the literature readings students complete in their homework activities. Occasionally, we will use the peer review tool to examine homework exercises.
• Participation (10%) will be assessed mostly by means of attendance. Be present in the physical or Zoom classroom on time. Participate actively in in-class individual and group activities by asking and answering questions, by reciting paradigms, translating sentences, declining nouns, and conjugating verbs, with the purpose of learning in depth the grammatical and syntactic structures of Latin and enhancing 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. If you foresee any issues with Zoom, please inform the instructor.
• Quizzes (20%) will accompany every chapter and be presented through the Canvas system. Quizzes open after the final meeting of each module and typically remain open for about 60 hours. The quizzes will cover each chapter's morphology, syntax, and translation, with the purpose of checking the student's mastery and understanding of the vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations of each chapter. Your two lowest quiz grades (including 0s for incomplete assignments) will be dropped automatically.
• Exams (42%) occur three times, worth 14% on each occasion, with the purpose of checking your progress on a macro-scale and making sure that you understand how to put the elements of the Latin language together in smooth translation. The three exams cover Chapters 15-18, 19-22, and 23-27. The third exam occurs during the university-scheduled Finals Week but is non-cumulative (inasmuch as Latin is able).

Required Textbook

• Wheelock, F. M., LaFleur, R. A., & Wheelock, F. M. (2000). Wheelock's Latin. New York, NY: Harper Resource. Seventh Edition. [ISBN-10: 0061997226]

Recommended Textbooks

• Groton, A. H., & May, J. M. (2011). 38 Latin Stories. Mundelein, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc. Seventh Edition. [ISBN-10: 0865162891]
• Goldman, W. N. (2004). English Grammar for Students of Latin. [ISBN-10: 0934034340]

Prerequisites

LAT 1120 or equivalent.

Minimum Technology Requirements

The University of Florida expects students enrolling in a 100% online 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 (provided by the university)

All students (in-person and online) should be able to access Zoom, Canvas, and a word processing program during class and class assignments.

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. 

Attendance: 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 (so 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 here.

Course Technology: You will be required to have access to and use of 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 an online 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

Grading Scale

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 (02/15): Chapters 15-18

Exam 2 (03/17): Chapters 19-22

Exam 3 (04/28): Chapters: 23-27

UF Policies

Classroom Accommodation 

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center [call (352) 392-8565 or visit website] by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation. If there are any accessibility issues with the Canvas course page or course files, please inform the instructor as soon as possible, so that a correction can be made.

Course Evaluation

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 here. Students will be notified when the evaluation period opens and can complete evaluations through the e-mail they receive from GatorEvals in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals or here. Summaries of course evaluation results are available to students here.

University Honesty Policy

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 honor 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 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 of this course.

Course Concerns

All course concerns should first be directed to Instructor, and if further discussion is necessary you may direct your concerns to the TA coordinator, Dr. Victoria Pagan, at vepagan@ufl.edu.

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 online (here), via phone [(352) 392-HELP (4357)], or via walk-in at HUB 132.

Any requests for makeups 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 makeup.

Health and Wellness

• U Matter, We Care: If you or a friend is in distress, please contact umatter@ufl.edu or call (352) 392-1575 so that a team member can reach out to the student.

• Counseling and Wellness Center: Visit website or call (352) 392-1575 or the University Police Department at (352) 392-1111. Call 911 for emergencies.

• Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS): For the Student Health Care Center, call (352) 392-1161.

• University Police Department: Call (352) 392-1111 (or 911 for emergencies), or visit website.

• 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; visit website.

Academic Resources

• E-Learning Technical Support: Call (352) 392-4357—select option 2, e-mail, or visit website.

• Career Resource Center: Visit Reitz Union, or call (352) 392-1601. Reach out for career assistance and counseling. Visit website.

• Library Support: Visit website. Reach out for various ways to receive assistance with respect to using the libraries or finding resources.

• Teaching Center: Visit Broward Hall, or call (352) 392-2010 or (352) 392-6420. Reach out for general study skills and tutoring. Also, visit website.

• Writing Studio: Visit Tigert Hall 302, or call (352) 846-1138. Reach out for help with brainstorming, formatting, and writing papers. Also, visit website.

• Student Complaints Campus: Visit website.

• On-Line Students Complaints: Visit website.

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, to a 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: 

• Instructure (Canvas)
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• Zoom
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• YouTube (Google)
  
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• Microsoft
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• Adobe
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• Honorlock
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Calendar Note: Events beyond our control may cause changes to the schedule. As much advance notice as possible will be given to students in the case of alterations.