Course Description for LAT113
LAT113 is an introduction to the language, culture, and literature of Rome. Students will begin by learning the forms and syntax of Classical Latin, as well as by developing accuracy in Latin to English translation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: none
Course Description for LAT123
This course completes the mastery of grammatical elements begun in LAT113. At the end of the course, students will be able to read primary Latin texts with the aid of a dictionary and grammar.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: LAT113
Additional Details
Latin I & II are each worth three college credits for successful completion. Latin I and II are not available through audit. Latin II is offered for those who have successfully completed Latin I. Both courses are taught by Dr. McRoberts, who holds a doctorate in Classics from UW Madison and teaches PHC's on-campus Latin courses.
When you receive the materials, you may begin working on the lessons. As this is a traditional correspondence course, you will complete lessons sequentially and submit them via U.S. Mail. They will then be corrected, your grade will be recorded, and the assignments will be returned to you. There are 20 Lessons total in the course, and the Course Manual contains comprehensive instructions for the assignment and examination submission process.