Elementary Latin II

Expectations and Evaluation

Class Participation & Drills 15%
Homework & Quizzes 35%
Exams 50%

The second semester of elementary Latin involves more complex grammatical structures and syntax than the first semester. In addition, the need for memorization continues, since new forms and new vocabulary must be learned. Falling behind in any of this work poses a serious threat to your ability to do well. I have designed the reading, assignments and class activities to assist you in understanding and learning the course material. From the beginning of the semester, you need to make a commitment to spend the requisite amount of time preparing for class. In turn, it is my job to keep you on your toes, and to make certain you understand how to use the forms and words you are memorizing.

Homework assignments will be given every day to help you work through and learn the material. Not all homework will be collected, so you are responsible for asking questions raised by this work outside of class. Once material has been assigned to be learned, it is fair game for oral drills in class, a pop quiz, or scheduled exam. You must be present in class to turn in assignments or participate in drills and quizzes; late and make-up work will not be accepted except under extreme circumstances. I will drop three quiz/homework grades at the end of the semester to make up for legitimate absences. Attendance will be kept. You will not receive credit for participation if you are absent; after four absences your grade will suffer directly, and more than six absences may cause you to fail the course. Note that materials handed out in class will be made available on the Moodle site for this course, so not having been in class is not an excuse for missing homework assignments.

Our course preceptor, Mike Hayes, will offer drill sessions. (For times, look here.) At the beginning of the semester, you are required to attend one of these every week. After the first exam, students who earn a B+ or higher will be able to choose whether to attend the drill sessions or not. Both Mike and I will also have office hours, during which you can receive specialized assistance with forms and concepts which prove difficult to grasp. You may also set an individual appointment time with either of us. Do not be shy -- the longer you wait before you receive help, the further you will fall behind. Asking questions in class is also a great contribution which counts toward your class participation grade.

Four exams will be given over the course of the semester -- Wednesday, February 2; Friday, March 9; Monday, April 9, and Thursday, May 3. Each exam will be weighted equally with the others. Even if the pace of the course or the list of assignments is changed, these exam dates should remain the same. Dates have also been set on the course outline for a sequence of vocabulary quizzes. If you have difficulties with the date of any scheduled quiz or exam, consult with me in advance. Likewise, if you have any disabilities which necessitate special exam conditions or other considerations, please discuss these with me as soon as possible.

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Beth Severy-Hoven, Macalester College
last revised 1/29/7