Who takes Latin? Most are interested in the life sciences, the law, linguistics, literature, art, and history. Other excellent students have majored in mathematics, business and accounting, geography, speech pathology, English, computer science ... and even Classics. Moral of the story:  The reality is more interesting, supportive, and lively than the stereotypes.

Goals and Text: Wheelock's Latin. We chose this because its goals are well attuned to those of our students: good grounding in the liberal arts, good grounding for future effectiveness. We continue to choose it because we and our students think it works. Besides presenting Latin, it has these virtues:

• Intelligent attention to the interplay of Latin and modern English
• Unsentimental attention to the Roman role (for better and for worse) in western civilization
• Interest in the interaction of language with literature, myth, effective writing, and socialization

Procedures:

• Grading: Based on quizzes (about weekly), homework (weekly written "labs"), class preparation, and an occasional big test (mid-term, final).
• Instructor: Emil Kramer

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Last update of this Latin 100s Classics Page: 2 August 2003