LATN 201 and 240
LATN 201 and 240
1997-1998
Department of Classics
Monmouth College
read a variety of Latin texts dealing with the ancient city and urban life.
Class will meet about 50 minutes per week. During this time we will
translate, discuss and interpret the assigned readings. You are expected to
come prepared to every class. Preparation means review of the reading
from last class and work on the reading for the next class.
Your course grade will be based upon your daily class performance and
upon an ORAL final examination. You can request a verbal evaluation of
your performance at any time during the term.
TEXTBOOK:
Whalen, Paul. Urbs Antiqua. New York: Cambridge University
Press, 1989
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Thomas J. Sienkewicz
Minnie Billings Capron Professor of Classics
Wallace 101
Office Phone: (309) 457-2371
Home Phone: (309) 734-3543
E-Mail: toms@monm.edu
Office Hours:
MWF 8:00-8:50 A. M. or by appointment
I will make a special effort to be in my office during these times. If I am not at my desk in
Wallace 101, you might also check the workroom in the Capron Classics Room to see if I am
there. If these times are inconvenient for you, we can certainly find another time to talk. Also
please do not hesitate to call me at home in the evening if necessary.
A word on academic honesty.
You are encouraged to work with other members of the class. However, please do not try to recite another's translation.
This is a form of plagiarism (copying someone else's work without giving credit) which is both dishonest and ineffective
for your goal of learning Latin. Any student submitting plagiarized work will receive a failing grade for that assignment. If
two papers with identical or nearly-identical work are submitted by different students, both papers will receive a failing
grade.
Caveat:
This syllabus is subject to revision by the instructor, provided that written or verbal notice is given in class.