CLAS 1063 Intensive Reading in Latin
The goal of this course is to build solid reading skills in the Latin language by providing an intensive and comprehensive introduction to the basics of Latin grammar and syntax. The course meets for twelve weeks and is divided into two sessions. The first session will begin to guide students through the fundamentals of the language using Wheelock's Latin. The second session will complete Wheelock's Latin and proceed to readings in the original from Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, and others.
Course overview
- Department
- Classical Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Periodically
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.20 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.40 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Maria Kakavas | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 3 of 3 |
| Summer 2022 | Maria Kakavas | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 2 of 5 |