Some practical points
1. A syllabus is a guide, not a contract.
2. Open Door Policy. If my door is open (even a little), that means my "Open-Door Policy" is in effect. If my door is closed, that means my "Open-Door Policy" is not in effect. If my door is barricaded, that means that I need timely referral to a mental health professional.
3. Friends don't let friends play "message tag" with faculty. E-mails and phone calls (ext. 8713) are not considered "sent by you" until they are retrieved by me.
4. Academic calendars are highly susceptible to curvatures in space-time. The closer one gets to the end of a semester, the more quickly time moves. Don't wait till the end of term to address questions or concerns!
5. No electronic recordings of any kind may be made in this class. Any materials of mine that I distribute are offered for student use only, all other rights reserved.
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General Remarks
These are the second two semesters of a four semester sequence of courses intended to prepare one to read, with the aid of a lexicon, ecclesiastical prose texts with difficulty levels akin to those found in the Nova Vulgata, sacred liturgy, Christian culture, and some modern ecclesiastical documents. Read the course descriptions from the SHMS Bulletin and familiarize yourself with the comments and resources on my Ecclesiastical Latin webpages. From time to time you will want to access materials from these pages.
Some useful texts for Intermediate Latin students:
• Leo Stelten, Dictionary of
Ecclesiastical Latin
• R. Prior & J. Wohlberg, 501 Latin Verbs fully conjugated in all the tenses (Barron's Educational Series, 1995 or later).
For both LAT 211 and 212, you will need a Latin-English dictionary. You have several options, such as: Cassell's New Latin Dictionary, Langenscheidt Pocket Latin Dictionary, or Collins New Collegiate Latin Dictionary. Any one will do. You need not bring a dictionary to LAT 211 class, but you should bring one to LAT 212 sessions.
LAT 211, Course Format/Syllabus
We have approximately 12 weeks (leaving some time for mid-terms, finals, and "things that come up") to cover the final twelve chapters of Collins. We will generally cover one chapter per week, in numerical order and will be reading the Gospel of Mark for practice in handling extended prose materials. You will also have a few texts (usually prayers) to memorize that will provide important grammatical illustrations. Command of grammatical forms is essential, so memorize and/or retain these patterns. I test on forms frequently, orally and in writing. All tests/quizzes/class count and are cumulative (less one low or missed quiz). Grade is one-third Final Exam, one-third announced quizzes, one-third class performance. No midterm exam.
Basic format of classes:
First half of class: Grammar discussions on Wednesdays, sentences and/or exercises the following Mondays.
Second half of class: Sequential chapters of Mark, Mondays and Wednesdays; prep about 25 verses per week.
Invocations before studying Scripture (memorize)
Required Texts for LAT 211
• John Collins, A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin (Catholic University of America, 1988 or later, always bring this book to class). We will cover the final twelve chapters of Collins. You might want J. Dunlap, An Answer Key to A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin (Catholic Univeristy of America, 2006).
• Evangelium secundum Marcum from Nova Vulgata Latine. I recommend, but do not require, that you have your own copy of the Nova Vulgata, but one is on reserve in the Szoka Library and on-line access to the Gospel of Mark is available here or here or at the Vatican website. Do not confuse the Nova Vulgata with the "Old Vulgate". Wherever you get the Nova Vulgata, be sure to bring the relevant text, as announced (usually a chapter), to each class.
At the end of LAT 121, the successful student will:
• Have a solid grasp of the grammar landscape of Ecclesiastical Latin; and • Have experience in handling extended Scripture prose readings in Ecclesiastical Latin.
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LAT 212, Course Format/Syllabus
At the end of LAT 122, the successful student will be able to approach Ecclesiastical Latin sources with confidence and will be prepared to make Latin consultation a regular part of his or her continuing academic formation and/or liturgical practice.
Semester Scheduling Guide (LAT 122, Winter 2009)
Subject to revision!
JANUARY, WEEK I: James of Vitry († 1240), Sermones
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De pellicano
dicit David in psalmo ci: “Similis factus sum pellicano in
solitudine.”