Latin (LATN)
LATN 1010 - Reading Latin I
3 Credits
Pronunciation, vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and practice in reading. Material includes the first through the fourth declensions; the indicative forms of sum and of the regular verbs; some demonstrative, interrogative, personal, reflexive, possessive, relative, and intensive pronouns.
Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective
LATN 1020 - Reading Latin II
3 Credits
Review of first semester material. Vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and practice in reading. New material includes the regular verb, some irregular verbs, the fifth declension, the comparison of adjectives, the formation and comparison of adverbs, numerals, constructions of time and place, subordinate clauses, and uses of the subjunctive.
Prerequisite(s): (LATN 1010 or Latin Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 1010)
Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective, Foreign Language BS Req (CAS)
LATN 1200 - Latin Literature in Translation
3 Credits
This course explores the literature of the Classical Roman civilization, considering both what it meant to its own culture and what it has meant for later ones. All primary literature is read in English translation.
LATN 1930 - Special Topics
1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 1980 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 2010 - Intermediate Latin: Language & Literature
3 Credits
This course’s primary focus will be to concentrate on Latin as it exists in the Classical, Vulgar and Medieval written prose corpus of narrative, history, epistolary and fiction. It will review Latin grammar at the intermediate level, expand knowledge of Latin vocabulary and examine advanced Latin syntax to achieve reading comprehension of texts written in original prose Latin.
Prerequisite(s): (LATN 1020 or Latin Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 1020)
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Catholic Studies-Elective, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Latin
LATN 2020 - Intermediate Latin: Rhetoric and Poetry
3 Credits
Course Description This course’s primary focus will be to concentrate on Latin as it exists in the Classical, Vulgar and Medieval written metrical corpus of poetry, oratory and drama. It will review Latin grammar at the intermediate level, expand knowledge of Latin vocabulary and examine advanced Latin syntax, rhetoric and meter to achieve reading comprehension of texts written in original Latin. However, this course will not only use metrical written/verbal texts but also visual and non-verbal artefacts, and the practices and rituals embedded in the cultures of the Latin to obtain an understanding of the culture of the Latin.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 1020
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Latin
LATN 2930 - Special Topics
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 2980 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 3010 - Advanced Latin Readings
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 3910 - Internship
1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): CORE 1500*; (CORE 1000 or UUC Ignite Seminar Waiver with a minimum score of S)
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action
LATN 3930 - Special Topics
1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 3980 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 4000 - Composition-Sight Translation
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4010 - Latin Fathers
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010; CORE 1900
Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS), Medieval (Major) - Literature, Medieval (Minor) - Literature
LATN 4020 - Roman Letter Writers
3 Credits
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4100 - Intro to Post-Classical Latin
3 Credits
A general review of grammar and varied selections of post-classical Latin prose.
Prerequisite(s): (LATN 2010 or Latin Waiver per Advisor with a minimum score of 2010)
Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4110 - Medieval Latin Readings I
3 Credits
Readings of selections of medieval prose and poetry from Late Antiquity to about the time of Charlemagne. Usually offered in the Spring, In sequence with LATN 412 and LATN 413.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Medieval (Major) - Literature
LATN 4120 - Medieval Latin Readings II
3 Credits
Reading of selections of medieval prose and poetry from the time of Charlemagne to the Ottonian Renaissance. Usually offered in the spring, In sequence with LATN 411 and LATN 413.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin
LATN 4130 - Medieval Latin Readings III
3 Credits
Readings of selections of medieval prose and poetry from about 1100-1300 A.D. Usually offered in the spring. In sequence with LATN 411 and LATN 412.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin
LATN 4230 - Cicero as Essayist
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4280 - Readings in Saint Augustine
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Catholic Studies-Elective, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4330 - Readings in Select Historians
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS), Medieval (Major) - Literature, Medieval (Minor) - Literature
LATN 4340 - Readings in Livy
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4400 - Readings in Ovid
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Latin, Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4430 - Literary Study of Horace's Odes
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4440 - Readings in Vergil
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4470 - Roman Satire
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4480 - Elegiac Poets
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4510 - Roman Comedy
3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4620 - Readings in Lucretius
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4630 - Introduction to Paleography
3 Credits
Attributes: Classical Humanities, Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Medieval (Major) - Literature, Medieval (Minor) - Literature
LATN 4650 - Latin Literature I
3 Credits
History of Latin literature from its beginning to the end of the Golden Age.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4660 - Latin Literature II
3 Credits
History of Latin literature of the Early Empire.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS), Literature BA Requirement(CAS), Literature BS Requirement(CAS)
LATN 4910 - Internship
1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): (CORE 1000 or UUC Ignite Seminar Waiver with a minimum score of S); CORE 1500*
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action
LATN 4930 - Special Topics
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 4960 - Senior Inquiry: Research Project
1-3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 4980 - Advanced Independent Study in Latin
1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
Prior permission of sponsoring professor and chairperson required.
LATN 5000 - Latin Composition and Sight-Reading
3 Credits
This course will teach Latin composition and the basics of sight reading.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
LATN 5010 - Latin for Reading
3 Credits
This course is an intensive, comprehensive and rigorous study of the grammar and syntax of Classical and Medieval Latin. It is designed for the graduate who needs the translation tools to understand their Latin sources. Special attention will be directed to translation techniques specific to individual needs. Some previous study or experience with Latin is preferred but not necessary.
LATN 5200 - Latin Fathers
3 Credits
This course will read in the original Latin selections from one or several of the works by the Patristic writers. The focus is on understanding and translating the Latin successfully while exploring the content of the writing for its literary, cultural, theological and historical importance.
LATN 5230 - Cicero as Essayist
3 Credits
This course will read in the original Latin selections form one or several of Cicero's writings. The focus is on understanding and translating the Latin successfully while exploring the content of Cicero's writing for its literary, cultural and philosophical importance.
LATN 5280 - Readings in St. Augustine
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
This course will read in the original Latin selections from one or several of St. Augustine's writings. The focus is on understanding and translating the Latin successfully while exploring the content of Augustine's writing for its theological, cultural and historical importance. Offered occasionally.
LATN 5340 - Readings in Livy
3 Credits
This course will read in the original Latin selections from Livy’s Ab urbe condita. The majority of the class-time will be spent on close study of the Latin text while translating from the Latin. In addition there will be discussions of topics pertinent to Livy and his text on history.
Prerequisite(s): LATN 2010
LATN 5630 - Introduction to Paleography
3-4 Credits
LATN 5930 - Special Topics
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
LATN 5980 - Graduate Independent Study in Latin
1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)