TEXTS (available at SMS Bookstore):

Frerichs, Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration
Langenscheidt Pocket Latin Dictionary (optional)

COVRSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is designed as a review of Latin morphology and syntax and as an introduction to the reading of connected Latin prose.

TESTING AND GRADING:

There will be two one-hour examinations (66% total) and several class projects (34% total) In case of a borderline grade, the instructor may (but is not obliged to) consider factors such as superior classroom participation. Students concerned about their course grade should consult the instructor at once. No extra credit work will be assigned or accepted. Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

90-100%= A; 80-89%= B; 70-79%= C; 60-69%= D; 59%-below= F

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are to show up for every class, on time, with all assignments done and ready to participate in an active learning experience. Since each class meeting is crucial to mastering course material, attendance and participation are crucial. The student is solely responsible for obtaining any handouts or assignments given in a class meeting which he or she has missed. The student has one week after a scheduled exam date to make arrangements for a make-up.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

SMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to Jana Long, Equal Opportunity Officer, Office of Human Resources, Carrington 128, 417) 836-4252. Concerns about discrimination can also be brought directly to your instructor's attention, and/or to the attention of your instructor's Department Head.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATION POLICY:

To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, Disability Services (http://www.smsu.edu/disability), Plaster Student Union, Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 or (417) 836-6792 (TTY). Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations. Disability Services refers some types of accommodation requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological disabilities. (A fee is charged for testing.) For information about testing, contact Dr. Steven Capps, Learning Diagnostic Clinic (417)836-4787; http://www.smsu.edu/contrib/ldc/.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

All members of the University community share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty. Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty in this course will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library, and in abbreviated form in the SMSU Undergraduate Catalog). It is your responsibility to read and fully understand SMSU's Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.

DROPPING CLASSES AT SMSU:

It is your responsibility to understand SMSU's procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this or any other class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially obligated to pay for the class. To drop a class anytime after the first week of classes, you must complete and turn in a drop slip at an authorized registration center (see 2001/2002 SMSU Undergraduate Catalog, p. 49-50; http://www.smsu.edu/recreg/chnsched.html). You do not need to obtain any signatures on the drop slip. The drop slip does not need to be signed by your instructor, your advisor, or a department head. If you wish to withdraw from the University (i.e., drop all your classes), contact the Registration Center, Carrington 320.

EXAM SCHEDULE:

Exam #1: Wed., 13 Mar 2002 (class time)
Exam #2: Wed., 15 May 2002 (11:00 am-1:00 pm)