Latin I is a year-long course for students who have gained some basic Latin vocabulary and grammar knowledge during their grammar school years, but also available to the student that is just beginning their study of this classical language.  It teaches students the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar including nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and verbs of the indicative and imperative moods using the famed Wheelock's Latin text.  Students also gain translation skills through the study of ancient Latin passages.  This course sharpens students' intellects and prepares them to read both classical and ecclesiastical Latin literature while developing their language and reasoning skills.  Latin is also proven to increase performance levels on standardized tests like the ACT, SAT, and the CLT.

Required Texts (used for Latin I and Latin II):

• Wheelock's Latin, 6th Edition; ISBN 978-0-06-078423-2
• Wheelock's Latin Workbook

Helpful Addition:  Latin to English, English to Latin Dictionary

1. Email address

2. Computer and an internet connection capable of video conferencing

3. Headset with attached microphone

4. Internal or external webcam

 

Students will be given personal accounts to access their materials on the online platform moodle.com. An email will be sent by the teacher after enrollment with instructions on how to access this account and create a username and password to use for the duration of the course.

Conduct:  Students are expected to exhibit Christ-like behavior in their discussions and interactions.  While disagreements are permitted, disparaging comments or ad hominem attacks are not.

Attendance:  Students are required to view and participate in a live feed of class.  If a student misses a class session, it is the student’s responsibility to identify and complete assigned work by either contacting a classmate or the instructor. Refer to the school calendar for days off due to holidays or other circumstances.

Plagarism:  Plagiarism is an act of theft and lying.  You must provide the source for any information posted in your assignments that is not a result of your own work or thinking, even if you paraphrase or summarize another author’s wording.  When three or more words are used from a source, quotation marks must also be supplied.  For more information, visit https://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/plagiarism/what_is_plagiarism or ask your instructor.

Late Assignments:  It is the responsibility of each CDA student to contact the course instructor in the event that an assignment will be turned in late.  Never assume that additional time will be granted based on your circumstances.  If you fail to contact your instructor, you may receive 0% for the assignment.

Contact Information:  Your instructor is available for questions and concerns via their email address.  Please use use instructor phone numbers for emergencies.  Contact information for the course instructor will be emailed to the students after enrollment is complete.

Grades for Individual Assignments:

Percentage	Letter Grade
98-100%	A+
93-97%	A
90-92%	A-
88-89%	B+
83-87%	B
80-82%	B-
78-79%	C+
73-77%	C
70-72%	C-
69% or less	F

Course Grades

Percentage	Letter Grade	Grade Points
90-100%	A	4.0
80-89%	B	3.0
70-79%	C	2.0
69% or less	F	0.0

 

Grading Weights for this Course

Class Participation	10%
Homework	30%
Quizzes	30%
Tests	30%