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Classis Latina MMIII Syllabus: Autumnus MM

PREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: LATN 1013 or equivalent

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
1) Petronius, Selections from the Satyricon
ed. G. Lawall, 1995 edition
2) Petronius: Satyricon, trans. Sarah Ruden (Hackett)
3) A Latin dictionary...I suggest Cassell's

SPECIFIC GOALS: This course will introduce you to Latin prose by way of the Satyricon, a very
entertaining novel made by Fellini into a pretty horrific movie. One primary goal of the course is to
solidify your knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary; another is to familiarize you with everyday
Roman life during the age of Nero. The Satyricon is filled with information about this: what Romans
wore and ate, houses and decoration, how they smelled. It is also a commentary on the political
situation of the early Roman empire. We will read, discuss, and TAKE QUIZZES OVER the whole work
in translation--there's lots of gripping and bizarre material that we will not get to read in Latin.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: Knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary will continue to benefit your
ability to read and write English. It will also help you tremendously if you wish to learn a Romance
language like French, Italian, or Spanish. Equally important, the Satyricon provides historical perspective
on many contemporary issues--the debate over art vs. pornography, the role of spectacle and
conspicuous consumption, "gay" vs. "straight" sexuality, cuisine as social discourse.... What would
Martha Stewart make of Trimalchio?

GRADING: Participation = 100 pts. Records will be kept of your attendance and participation most
days, and you will be given a raw score (0 - absent; 1 - present but unprepared; 2 - present but poorly
prepared; 3 - present with fair preparation; 4 - present and well prepared). This will be converted into a
100 point total at the end of the semester. 5 quizzes on Latin grammar concepts = 50 pts. 5 quizzes
on Latin text = 50 pts. 6 quizzes on English translation, drop the lowest = 50 pts. 2 exams, worth
50 pts each = 100. 1 magnificent final = 100. Grand total for the course = 450 pts. 90% = A;
80% = B; 70% = C; 60% = D; below 60% = F.

OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT: Latin drill sessions worth 1 pt for attendance and 2 pts for active
participation will be offered once a week. Students may elect to participate in as many or as few
sessions as they wish, but steady attendance will produce the best results. Drill sessions will meet
Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:00 pm, in Old Main 203. Also, opportunities for written EC will be
announced in class. These will require a 1-2 page typed summary of a classically related lecture,
movie, or article. They are worth up to 3 pts, contingent on quality.

WEB ADDRESS: http://www.uark.edu/depts/latin A concise Latin grammar is available online, and
you will be expected to use it during the semester.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: If the University is open, we will have class.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: I take this seriously, and so should you. If I find that you have violated the
Academic Regulations found in the University Undergraduate Catalog, I will sanction your grade and/or
refer the case to the judicial process.

HELP: I urge you to make use of email and my office hours. A list of tutors is also available in the
Foreign Languages office, 425 Kimpel.

WEEK 1: August 28-September 1 WEEK 9: October 23-27
Latin: 1-11 Latin: 133-151
Wednesday: concept quiz 1 Monday: English Quiz 6
Friday: Latin quiz 1

WEEK 2: September 6-8 WEEK 10: October 30-November 3
Latin: 13-31 Latin: 151-169
Monday: concept quiz 2
Friday: concept quiz 3

WEEK 3: September 11-15 WEEK 11: November 6-10
Latin: 31-49 Latin 169-187
English: 1-17 and 129-138 Friday: TEST 2
Friday: concept quiz 4

WEEK 4: September 18-22 WEEK 12: November 13-17
Latin: 49-67 Latin 187-205
English: 18-39.54 and 139-143 Friday: Latin quiz 4
Monday: English quiz 1
Friday: concept quiz 5

WEEK 5: September 25-29 WEEK 13: November 20-24
Latin: 67-85 Latin 205-223
English: 39.55-68.87 and 144-149
Monday: English quiz 2
Friday: Latin quiz 2

WEEK 6: October 2-October 6 WEEK 14: November 27-December 1
Latin: 85-97 Latin: 223-239
English: 68.88-93 and 150-162 Friday: Latin quiz 5
Monday: English quiz 3
Friday: TEST 1

WEEK 7: October 9-13 WEEK 15: December 4-December 8
Latin 97-115 Latin: finish text
English: 94-108.124 and 163-172
Monday: English quiz 4

WEEK 8: October 16-20 WEEK 16: December 11
Latin 115-133 review
English: 108.125-127 and 173-190
Monday: English quiz 5 FINAL: Monday December 18
Friday: Latin quiz 3 12:30-2:30 PM