LATIN 101-102 Beginning Latin (3, 3)

An introduction to classical Latin for students with limited or no prior knowledge of the language. Readings from Latin authors supplement  instruction in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.  (101 Fall; 102 Spring)

An intermediate course in classical Latin, with review of basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and further study in these areas, supplemented by readings from Latin authors. Prerequisite: LATIN 102 or equivalent. (201 Fall; 202 Spring)

Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the ancient world where Latin or Greek was used. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor.  This course is conducted in English.  May be repeated for credit.

LATIN 301 Advanced Latin Grammar and Composition (3)

A review and strengthening of students' ownership of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary acquired at the previous levels of Latin study. Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

Careful study of a selection of authors, themes, or genres from the beginnings of Rome to the Augustan Age. Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

LATIN 311 Roman Literary History II:  Survey (3)

Careful study of a selection of authors, themes, or genres from the Age of Augustus to the Fall of Rome. Prerequisite: LATIN  202 or equivalent.

LATIN 320 Daily Life in Ancient Rome (3)

An examination of everyday life in ancient Rome, including domestic, social, economic, religious, and political aspects. Problems of slavery, racial attitudes, citizenship, family life, education, agriculture, occupations, and amusements under the Roman republic and empire are related to those of the modern world. Course taught in English.

LATIN 330 Hollywood and Rome (3)

Introduces students to 20^th century cinema dealing with ancient Rome. Students read ancient literature (in English) that corresponds to the time, personages, and events portrayed in films and are enabled to form educated opinions about the ancient world that can be used to evaluate critically those cinematic productions. Course taught in English; cross-listed as LAHI 330. 

LATIN 340 The Roman Novel (3)

A survey course in which students read the Roman novels, e.g., Apuleius, Metamorphoses,  Petronius, Satyricon, Seneca, Apocolocyntosis, and the Milesian Tales.  Course taught in English.

LATIN 350 Women in Ancient Rome (3)

Examination of the status of women in ancient Rome in light of modern views of women's roles in society. Readings (in English) from a variety of ancient sources that present the historical, social, political, and personal development of women within the patriarchal society of ancient Rome. Taught in English.

LATIN 360 Roman Historians (3)

Detailed study of the works of the Roman historians Caesar, Livy, Sallust, or Tacitus. Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

LATIN 400 Roman Epic Poetry (3)

Detailed study of the works of the Roman epic poets, Vergil, Ovid, Lucan, or Statius.  Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

LATIN 410 Roman Lyric and Elegiac Poetry (3)

Detailed study of the works of Roman lyric and elegiac poets, Catullus, Horace, Ovid, Propertius, or Statius. Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

LATIN 420 Roman Satire (3)

Detailed study of the satirical works of Roman poets Lucilius, Horace, Juvenal, or Petronius.  Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

LATIN 430 Roman Philosophical Writings (3)

 Detailed study of the works of the Roman philosophers Lucretius, Cicero, Nigidius Figulus, or Boethius. Prerequisite: LATIN 202 or equivalent.

An off-campus work experience that develops proficiencies in Latin. Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean for academic affairs is required.

LATIN 398 Independent Study (1-3)

Supervised individual work for students with advanced Latin skills who wish to engage in concentrated reading and research on materials and authors not otherwise offered in regular courses. Permission of the instructor, department chair and dean for academic affairs is required.