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Classics 212:
Elementary Latin II |
VENIETIS, VIDEBITIS, VINCETIS |
Expectations and Evaluation
| Class Preparation & Participation | 15% |
| Vocabulary Quizzes | 20% |
| Grammar Quizzes | 15% |
| Midterms (3) | 30% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
The second semester of elementary Latin involves increasingly complex grammatical structures and syntax. 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 must 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. You will be expected to give this work serious effort, but you will probably make mistakes and encounter problems. When you get stuck, try to figure out what has stumped you and be ready to ask about it in class. This is what homework and class are for – to help you identify problems and get your questions answered. 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 the lowest three quiz 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 all handouts and other course materials are available on the Moodle page for this course: http://moodle.macalester.edu.
Three midterm exams will be given over the course of the semester -- following Chapters IX, XI, and XIII. Each midterm will be weighted equally with the others. Vocabulary and grammar quizzes occur regularly and are noted on the schedule in Moodle. The final exam is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 1:30-3:30pm. If you have difficulties with the date of any scheduled quiz or exam, consult with me in advance. I am committed to providing assistance to help you be successful in this course. Accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities. Contact the Associate Dean of Students, Lisa Landreman, at 696-6220 or llandrem@macalester.edu to make an appointment. It is important to meet early in the semester to ensure your accommodations are approved and you begin the semester successfully.
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