Course Syllabus

Text     LAT1120 (Beginning Latin 1)

  Our class meets MWF 6 (12:50-1:40pm) in Matherly 10.

 Contact Information

For questions about course content, your grade, or other personal issues, use the Canvas mail tool. Expect a response within 24 hours (or 48 hours over the weekend).

 Course Description

This is the first course of a three-part beginning series at the University of Florida. The course covers chapters 1-14 of Wheelock’s Latin and aims to introduce students to basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the Latin language. To do this, students will practice translation between both Latin to English and English to Latin. Students will leave this class prepared to succeed in Latin 2.

 Course Objectives

Students will learn the inflectional patterns of the Latin language and be able to easily recognize different forms of declensions and conjugations. Students will also acquire, from the beginning, a rich vocabulary, which will constitute an introduction to Roman culture, as well as an aid in memorization and familiarization with the grammatical structures of the Latin language.

 Course Requirements

Required Textbook

• Wheelock, Frederick M., and R. A. LaFleur, Wheelock’s Latin. 2011. ISBN-10: 0061997226

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Recommended Books and Supplies

• Goldman, W. N., English Grammar for Students of Latin. 2004. ISBN-10: 0934034340 [Course Reserves]
• Groton, Anne, and James May, 38 Latin Stories. 2011. ISBN-10: 0865162891
• a notebook for daily use in class and homework
• notecards for vocabulary study

Minimum Technical Skills

To complete your tasks in this course, you will need access to Canvas. You may also wish to have access to a word processor.

Students may be asked to not use electronic devices on certain course days. Please speak with the instructor if you have an accommodation for technology.

NOTE: Some nonessential elements of this course's Canvas page may not work on certain mobile devices.

 DEI Statement

In this course we will study the world of the ancient Romans (and other cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean). These cultures are significantly different from our own and view the world through a different lens. Topics such as misogyny, slavery, sexual violence, and death may be treated more casually than we expect; similarly, ancient opinions of discrimination may take different forms. We will view the world of the ancients through a critical lens but approach these topics delicately in a way that promotes a safe and comfortable learning environment for everyone involved. Should issues arise in the course (about its contents or about classroom discussions), students are encouraged to talk with the instructor.

Furthermore, recognizing the importance of this course as an introduction to the world of Classics or perhaps the university itself, I welcome students to discuss with me anything of interest about studying Classics at the university level and beyond as well the basics of navigating college.

 Course Policies

• All students are expected to complete 100% of the required course activities.
• If a student misses a quiz or homework due to an excused absence (having provided the appropriate documentation), they will be expected to make it up in a timely manner after contacting the instructor with appropriate documentation.
• 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 up to a point from the final course grade. In case you miss a class, please contact your instructor as soon as possible. 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 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 make-ups will be allowed for unexcused absences except in extreme circumstances.

Late or Make-up Assignments

• Homework assignments and quizzes not completed because of unexcused, unannounced absences cannot be made up except in extreme circumstances. If a student misses class for a university-approved reason, just let the professor know (ahead of time when possible). Further requirements for make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with these university policies.

 Grading Policy

Course Grading Policy

Grading Scale

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

 UF Policies

Classroom Accommodation

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center (or call 352-392-8565) 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 email 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 several 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.

In-Class Recording

Students are allowed to record video or audio of class lectures. However, the purposes for which these recordings may be used are strictly controlled. The only allowable purposes are (1) for personal educational use, (2) in connection with a complaint to the university, or (3) as evidence in, or in preparation for, a criminal or civil proceeding. All other purposes are prohibited. Specifically, students may not publish recorded lectures without the written consent of the instructor.

A “class lecture” is an educational presentation intended to inform or teach enrolled students about a particular subject, including any instructor-led discussions that form part of the presentation, and delivered by any instructor hired or appointed by the University, or by a guest instructor, as part of a University of Florida course. A class lecture does not include lab sessions, student presentations, clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving solely student participation, assessments (quizzes, tests, exams), field trips, private conversations between students in the class or between a student and the faculty or lecturer during a class session.

Publication without permission of the instructor is prohibited. To “publish” means to share, transmit, circulate, distribute, or provide access to a recording, regardless of format or medium, to another person (or persons), including but not limited to another student within the same class section. Additionally, a recording, or transcript of a recording, is considered published if it is posted on or uploaded to, in whole or in part, any media platform, including but not limited to social media, book, magazine, newspaper, leaflet, or third-party note/tutoring services. A student who publishes a recording without written consent may be subject to a civil cause of action instituted by a person injured by the publication and/or discipline under UF Regulation 4.040 Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code.

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. Flora Iff-Noël, at f.iffnoel@ufl.edu.

 Getting Help

Technical Difficulties

• For issues with technical difficulties for Canvas, please contact the UF Help Desk online, via phone at (352) 392-4357, or via walk-in at HUB 132.
• 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 email 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.

Academic Resources

• Career Resource Center: Visit the office at the Reitz Union or call (352) 392-1601. Reach out for career assistance and counseling. Visit website.
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• Teaching Center: Visit the office at Broward Hall or call (352) 392-2010 or (352) 392-6420. Reach out for general study skills and tutoring. Visit website.
• Writing Studio: Visit the office at Tigert Hall 302 or call (352) 846-1138. Reach out for help with brainstorming, formatting, and writing papers. Visit website.
• Student Complaints Campus: Visit website.