Description:

Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic vocabulary and structural patterns, or grammar, of Latin. Emphasis will be on fundamental grammar concepts, extensive word study for English vocabulary growth and the lasting contributions Roman society made to Western civilization. 3 hrs./wk. This course is not offered in the spring semester.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Comprehend and express the basic vocabulary and structures of Latin.
2. Read and recite simple Latin and respond to oral Latin commands.
3. Appreciate and discover the rich deposit contained in Latin root words.
4. Use the language with precision and logic in thinking, speaking, and writing.
5. Demonstrate a broader perspective and a clearer understanding of some fundamental principles of Western Civilization in the fields of law, art, ethics, history, and philosophy.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. The student will demonstrate mastery of elementary Latin vocabulary
and grammar.
   A. Explain the characteristics of the cases of Latin nouns--nominative,
genitive, dative, accusative, ablative, vocative, and locative--and their
English equivalents.
   B. Apply the proper form of nouns--nominative, genitive, dative,
accusative, ablative, and vocative (singular and plural)--in written and
oral exercises.
    C. Explain and apply the fundamentals of nouns in Latin--gender,
number, as well as first, second, and third declensions.
    D. Explain the fundamentals of verbs in Latin--person, present and
perfect tenses, active and passive voices, infinitives, imperative mood,
and regular vs. irregular conjugations.
    E. Apply the proper form of verbs--person, present and perfect tenses,
active and passive voices, infinitives, imperative mood, and regular vs.
irregular conjugations--in written and oral exercises.
    F. Define English equivalents for basic Latin vocabulary.

II.  Through oral participation, reading, recitation and response to oral
commands, the student will demonstrate comprehension and mastery of
correct Latin pronunciation. 
   A. Listen to oral commands and respond correctly.
   B. Imitate correct pronunciation after listening to taped reading
selections.
   C. Recite memorized songs, passages, and verses using correct
pronunciation.
   D. Read orally from selected passages using correct pronunciation and
phrasing.
   E. Accurately translate passages heard from tapes without benefit of
visual text.
   F. Make correct oral responses (in English and/or Latin) to questions
(in English and/or Latin) about passages and texts.

III. The student will expand the ability to analyze words based upon their
roots in Latin. 
   A. Expand English vocabulary by constructing lists of words generated
by single Latin roots.
   B. Link words in English and other Romance languages by their common
roots.
   C. Develop a linguistic imagination that looks for roots that unlock
meaning to new and common words.

IV. Through oral presentations, research papers, short essay questions and
class discussion, the student will demonstrate use of oral and written
language that is precise, logical, and eloquent.
    A. Investigate topics related to ancient Rome and her contributions
and make oral presentations to the class.
    B. Compose quality summaries of investigations using standard college
English.
    C. Write brief essays explaining aspects of culture, grammar, and
history learned in class or through investigations.
    D. Participate in class discussions that focus on outside cultural
readings.
    E. Translate Latin passages using standard college English.

V. Through lectures, outside readings, and investigations, the student
will explore a philosophical perspective and exhibit an understanding of
some fundamental principles of Western Civilization in the field of law,
art, ethics, history, and philosophy.
   A. Reflect upon selected readings from classical authors (in English
and Latin).
   B. Investigate delineated topics and apply them to present day
problems.
   C. Trace philosophical schools of thought from the ancient to the
modern.
   D. Participate in class discussions that focus on outside cultural
readings.
   E. Translate Latin maxims relating to cultural concepts and
principles.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

 4 - 5 exams           60% of grade
 Daily quizzes         15% of grade
 In-class performance  25% of grade
                      100%

Grading will be based on the following level of mastery of stated
competencies:

 90 - 100% = A
 80 -  89% = B
 70 -  79% = C
 60 -  69% = D
  0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.