LATIN 2207

Conversational Latin I

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2019-2020 Catalog.

Latin, like any language, is only mastered when one can speak it. Yet the goal of spoken Latin, unlike modern languages, is not conversational fluency. Rather, by formulating one's own thoughts into Latin and expressing them in real human-to-human interaction, one experiences the unique structural, grammatical, and syntactical features of Latin actively and not just passively. This, in turn, enhances reading comprehension. Remaining rooted in and drawing inspiration from real authors including Plautus, Cicero, Erasmus, Newton, and many others, students will be able to talk about their favorite sports team, television show, musician, or video game, as well as the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and baking cookies (all presentations students have given in the past!). Students should come to this course with a solid grounding in Latin grammar, although no previous spoken Latin is presumed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: LATIN 2201 or placement above LATIN 2201 on departmental exam.

Language Requirement Satisfies option 1.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

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