Course+Syllabus+Form+IV

=Course Objectives= We will complete the material remaining from //Ecce Romani III// and then delve into the study of Latin poetry, focusing on the works of the Roman poet Catullus. We will learn the scansion of Catullus's various poems; we will learn to detect the various literary devices and figures of speech Catullus incorporates into his poems; we will continue to develop our skills as translators by translating the poems for ourselves and by doing close readings of various published translations; finally, we will respond to Catullus's poetry as modern readers and critics.

=Texts and Course Materials= Textbooks for this course include //Ecce Romani III// and //Love and Betrayal: A Catullus Reader// In addition to your textbooks, keep a binder to organize all your notes, homework, and assessments from this class.

=Homework Assignments= You should expect a 20-25 minute homework assignment following each class meeting. The timely completion of daily assignments is a key component of success in this class (and all classes, really). Most assignments will consist of translation and scansion, but there will be short writing assignments as well.

=Assessments= Major quizzes and tests will always be announced as far in advance as possible.

=Grades= Your grade will be determined in the following way:
 * Homework.................15%
 * Quizzes/Tests............52%
 * Final Exam................33%