Latin
Why study Latin?
While it is true that there are few fluent Latin speakers and no native ones in our world today, Latin has historically exerted a major influence on many other languages that are still thriving, including English. Latin also continues to be widely employed as a source of vocabulary in such fields as science, academia, and law. Romance languages, such as Italian, Spanish, and French, are descended from Latin. And many words adapted from Latin are found in English, as well as other modern languages.
Developing a command of Latin provides the linguist with the power to decifer and learn other languages quickly. The study of Latin can help build a bridge between the rote learning of verbs and nouns, and the deeper meaning and history of many Western languages.
Online Latin Courses
The department offers a series of Latin language courses, and all are offered online.
LATN 1010-OL1 / Elementary Latin I (Offered as an Online Class Only)
Introduction to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Classical Latin, with an emphasis on preparing students to read Latin while improving English grammar and vocabulary skills. Three semesters of Latin may be used to fulfill the CLAS language competency requirement. No prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to students with language proficiency lower than level of class.
5 credit hours.
LATN 1020-OL1 / Elementary Latin II (Offered as an Online Class Only)
Completes the presentation of basic Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Introduces students to Latin literature through readings in select authors adapted to meet the needs of beginning students. Enrollment is limited to students with language proficiency lower than level of class.
Prereq: LATN 1010 or equivalent.
5 credit hours.
LATN 2010-OL1 / Intermediate Latin I (Offered as an Online Class Only)
Introduces advanced Latin grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and stylistics of Latin prose via readings in Caesar, Cicero, and Livy. Includes review of basic Latin grammar, plus introduction to Latin prose composition and Latin rhetoric. Emphasis on historical, cultural, social context of authors and works.
Prereq: LATN 1020 or equivalent
3 credit hours.
LATN 2020-OL1 / Intermediate Latin II (Offered as an Online Class Only)
Continuation of LATN 2010. This course completes the presentation of advanced Latin grammar, vocabulary, syntax,and stylistics of Latin prose. Continues the study of Latin prose compostition and Lantin rhetoric with emphasis on historical, cultural, and social context of authors and works.
Prereq: LATN 2010 or equivalent
3 credit hours.
