University of Calgary : Latin LATI

Latin LATI

LATI 201 203 205 207 301 303 401 403 551 601 602 604 607

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Greek and Roman Studies in the Faculty of Arts.
Department Head – H. Sigismund Nielsen

Note: For courses in Latin Literature in translation, Roman History, Art, Archaeology, etc., see Greek and Roman Studies.

Note on Sequence and Prerequisites: The normal sequence is Latin 201, 203, 301, 303, 401 and/or 403, 525. Enrolment in any higher level Latin course requires a grade of at least "C-" in the prerequisite course(s), or consent of the Department. Latin 205, 207 are alternatives to Latin 201, 203, and are designed primarily for Science and Engineering students.

Junior Courses

Latin 201

Latin I

This course for beginners provides the first steps towards reading Latin texts.
Course Hours: H(4-1T)

Latin 203

Latin II

Continuation of Latin 201.
Course Hours: H(4-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.

Latin 205

The Latin of Science I

An introduction to Latin through ancient, medieval and modern scientific texts, designed for students in the Sciences and Engineering.
Course Hours: H(4-0)
Notes: Credit for both Latin 205 and 201 will not be allowed.

Latin 207

The Latin of Science II

Continuation of Latin 205.
Course Hours: H(4-0)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 205 or 201.
Notes: Credit for both Latin 207 and 203 will not be allowed.

Senior Courses

Latin 301

Latin III

Completes the study of basic grammar, vocabulary and translation skills.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 203 or 207 or consent of the Department.

Latin 303

Intermediate Readings in Classical and Post-Classical Texts

Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 301 or consent of the Department.

Latin 401

Readings in Latin Prose

Readings will normally be selected according to genres, such as Historiography, Oratory, Philosophic and Didactic Prose, the Novel, Epigraphy.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 303 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin 403

Readings in Latin Poetry

Readings will normally be selected according to genres, such as Epic, Drama, Lyric , and Satire.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Latin 303 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin 551

Directed Studies in Latin

Readings may be selected from any genre of Latin at an advanced level.
Course Hours: H(0-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Notes: Students in Greek and Roman Studies, Ancient and Medieval History, Classical and Early Christian Studies are encouraged to pursue areas such as paleography, epigraphy, and Christian texts.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Graduate Course

Latin 601

Graduate Seminar

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin 602

Introductory Language Class for Graduate Students

Introduction to grammar, vocabulary and translation skills.
Course Hours: H(4-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin 604

Intermediate Language Class for Graduate Students

Consolidation of grammar, vocabulary and translation skills.
Course Hours: H(3-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Latin 607

Directed Studies

Course Hours: Q(0-1T)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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