Course Syllabus

Fall 2021

Latin 1001-0 (40859): MWF, 10:00-10:50; Walker 2-94

I. Contact Information:

Bryan Butler
Office Phone: 342-1529
Email: butler@ulm.edu
Office: Walker 3-65
Office hours: M-F 7:00-8:00, W 3:00-3:30, MW 4:00-6:00 (online) and by appointment. During
online office hours, I will respond to all emails within 24 hours when class is in regular session.

II. Course Description:

Latin 1001 is an introduction to the Latin language. Students will be introduced to the basics of
Latin grammar as well as aspects of Roman history and culture through intensive
reading/translation and class discussion. Class discussions will be supplemented by exercises
found in the required text and the student workbook. Throughout the semester, students will
acquire the skills necessary to read, analyze, and write simple Latin sentences and passages as
well as become familiar with the development of Latin literature through the study of Roman
writers and adaptations of their major works.

III. Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:

All students must complete Latin 1001 with a final grade of C or better in order to continue with
Latin 1002. Please keep this in mind throughout the semester.

IV. Course Objectives:

1. To acquire an elementary reading knowledge of Latin

2. To develop an understanding of the content, style, and values of Roman civilization
3. To become familiar with major Roman authors of the Republic and Empire and their
works
4. To develop the ability to read, analyze, and organize information

V. Major Course Topics:

A. Nouns (1-3 declensions), Case, Gender, Number

B. Adjective/Noun Agreement
C. Present and Imperfect Verb Tenses of Conjugations 1-4
 D. Active and Passive Voice
E. Indirect Statement

VI. Instructional Methods:

The primary method of delivery is class discussion of grammar, vocabulary, and culture. These
discussions are often presented via technology designed by the instructor and/or the textbook
publishers. Students will have the opportunity to work alone and in peer groups while reading
Latin passages and completing language exercises found both in the required text and the student
workbook. Students will also display their work regularly to the class for immediate feedback
from both the instructor and peers. Students are also encouraged to ask questions concerning
classwork and current lessons as long as time permits. Students who need further instruction
must then make an appointment with a tutor in the Language Learning Center located in Walker
Hall 3-50.

VII. Evaluation and Grade Assignment:

A test will be given at the end of each completed unit. Each unit consists of three chapters. These
tests are worth 100 points each. 5 quizzes worth 10 points each will also be offered during the
semester (at least 1 per unit with one extra to be used when needed). A comprehensive final
exam will be given worth 100 points. 50 points are also reserved for additional quizzes and
homework checks given throughout the course when needed. All grades will be readily available
in the Moodle gradebook, but it is up to each student to keep up with the number of points
received throughout the semester. Grading is cumulative. At the end of the course the total
number of points accumulated will be divided by the total offered and the resulting percentage
will determine the grade received in the class using the university scale. 90 to 100%=A 80-
89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69%=D 0-59%=F Tentative Total Points: 400

Undergraduate mid-term grades will be posted on-line for students to view via banner system.
Mid-term grades indicate a student’s status at mid-semester only and do not indicate the final
performance outcome of a student.

Nota Bene: Extra credit will never be given on an individual basis. Any extra credit
opportunities will be announced to the entire class by the instructor.

Tests 200 points

Quizzes 50 points
Homework 50 points
Final Exam 100 points
VIII. Class Policies and Procedures:

All policies stated in the current ULM Student Policy Manual & Organizational Handbook are in
effect in this class. (see http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/)

Students in violation of University policies regarding such critical matters as possession of

alcohol or drugs (or apparent intoxication from them) or possession of weapons will be
summarily dismissed from class and turned over to appropriate University officials for
disciplinary action. Students who are disruptive in class or disrespectful to the instructor or other
students will also be asked to leave until the matter can be resolved in a conference with the
instructor and/or the Department Head of Modern Languages.

A. Required Texts:

1. Milena Minkova and Terence Tunberg, Latin for the New Millennium: Level I
2. Milena Minkova and Terence Tunberg, Latin for the New Millennium: Student Workbook

B. Attendance Policy

Students are expected at every class meeting. Students must attend at least 75% of scheduled
class meetings in order to receive a passing grade. Students who miss more that 25% of
scheduled meetings will be administratively dropped from the course or will receive a grade of
“F.” After three absences, students will be reported to their Academic Deans. Please be aware
that all absences are included in the total number of absences (medical, funerals, university, etc.).
Please consult the ULM Student Policy Manual & Organizational Handbook for any
clarification (http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/). After attendance has been taken and the grade
book put away, all late students will be counted as absent for that day unless the student meets
with the instructor to discuss the reason for being tardy. Attendance will be taken at the
beginning of every class.

C. Make-up Policy

A student is responsible for all academic work missed during absences. The student shall inform
instructor about anticipated absences due to University sponsored events at least three days
before the absence, especially when examinations are scheduled on these dates, and the student
shall make prior arrangements with instructor regarding assignments and examinations in
conformity with the instructor’s announced policies. In the event of emergency absences, the
student shall notify the instructor within twenty-four hours of the absence of the reason for the
absence and discuss the policy for making up work and examinations.

Upon their return to class, all students are responsible for that day’s assignments. If a quiz or test
is scheduled for that day, students are required to take it unless they have spoken with me
directly and explained their absence and arrangements have been made to reschedule. Students
should call my office or e-mail me to learn what they have missed while away. Students should
always leave a message and a number where they can be reached if they call when I am not in
the office.

Small quizzes and homework checks cannot be made up if the absence is unexcused by the
instructor. Exams which are not made up will be assigned a grade of “0.”

D.Academic Integrity

All students must observe the ULM published policy on Academic Dishonesty (see Page 4 in
ULM Student Policy Manual---http://www.ulm.edu/studentpolicy/).
Nota Bene: During quizzes and exams, hats, drinks, and visible cell phones are not permitted.
All desks must be completely cleared.

E. Course Evaluation Policy:

Students are expected to complete the on-line course evaluation

F. Student Services:

The University of Louisiana at Monroe strives to serve students with special needs through
compliance with Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act. These laws mandate that postsecondary institutions provide equal access to
programs and services for students with disabilities without creating changes to the essential
elements of the curriculum. While students with special needs are expected to meet our
institution’s academic standards, they are given the opportunity to fulfill learner outcomes in
alternative ways. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to, testing
accommodations (oral testing and extended time for exams), interpreters, relocation of
inaccessible classrooms, permission to audiotape lectures, note-taking assistance, and course
substitutions.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any
participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds, including federal
loans and grants Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual
misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment and retaliation. If you encounter unlawful
sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact Student Services at 318-342-
5230 or to file a complaint, visit www.ulm.edu/titleix.

The following services are available to students, and we encourage you to use them when you
need them:

 The Write Place is not only a center for assigned English activities but also a place
where students may go for tutoring or for use of computers.
 The Language Learning Center (Walker 3-50) offers language specific tutoring and
use of computers.
 The Student Success Center (http://www.ulm.edu/cass/) offers academic assistance
including help with study skills, tutoring and monitoring of students who need
academic support.
 The Counseling Center (http://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/) is available for
students who need to talk to a professional during times of personal crisis.
 The Counseling Center also helps students with Special Needs to determine and
acquire appropriate accommodations. (http://www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/special.htm)
 Student Health Services (http://www.ulm.edu/studentaffairs/) is available for basic
medical care and referral.

If you need accommodation because of a known or suspected disability, you should contact the
director for disabled student services at:

Voice phone: 318-342-5220

Fax: 318-342-5228

Walk In: ULM Counseling Center, 1140, University Avenue (this building and room are
handicapped accessible).

If you are having any emotional, behavioral, or social problems, and would like to talk with a
caring, concerned professional please call one of the following numbers:

 The ULM Counseling Center: 342-5220

 The Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic: 342-9797
 The Community Counseling Center: 342-1263

Remember that all services are offered free to students, and all are strictly confidential. If you
have special needs that I need to be made aware of you should contact me within the first two
days of class.
G. Emergency Procedures

In case of critical injury to, or illness of, anyone in class, the instructor or a student should call
campus security immediately.

In case of fire or a fire alarm, leave the room in an orderly fashion and head for the nearest safety
exit. If you are the first to see the fire, call campus security.

In case of severe weather, seek shelter in the hallway of the first floor of the building.

In case of other unforeseen emergencies, use common knowledge and /or common sense.

H. Cell Phone and Laptop Policy

Cell phones should be turned off or set to vibrate only when in academic buildings (including the
University Library) and may be used only in restrooms, group study rooms, and offices. Text
messaging may be used throughout the Library (with the exception of the classrooms) provided
that no audible sound is used to notify the recipients.

All people carrying cell phones into classroom, laboratory, or clinic must turn off and store (e.g.
in a backpack, purse, phone holster, or other similar item) their phones prior to entering the
room. Cell phones are not allowed on desks or table tops. If there is an extenuating
circumstance that allows the cell phone to be on during a class, the student must obtain
permission from the instructor prior to the beginning of class and must operate the phone in a
silent (vibrate only) mode. Each instructor may further restrict the use of cell phones in class and
may determine the consequences for violations of this policy.

No visible cell phones. They must be stored.

Laptops can only be used with the permission of the instructor.

People who violate this cell phone and laptop use policy may be asked to leave the building.

I. COVID POLICIES:

Pursuant to Proclamation Number 137 JBE 2021 by Governor John Bel Edwards
(https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2021/137-JBE-2021-
StateofEmergencyOCR.pdf), all people in Louisiana shall be required to wear a face covering
over the nose and mouth when indoors in any place outside of a private residence. This mandate
is in effect until September 1, 2021, at which time it will be re-evaluated. The exceptions to this
mandate that apply to the ULM campus are:

 Individuals who are alone in their office or room

  Individuals who maintain social distancing of more than six feet from individuals from
outside their household
 Individuals with a documented medical condition that prevents the wearing of a face
covering
 Individuals who are consuming food or drinks;
 Individuals seeking to communicate with someone who has or is suspected of having a
communication disorder
 Individuals giving a speech for broadcast or to an audience
 Individuals temporarily removing his or her face covering for identification purposes
 Any athlete participating in organized athletic activities

These exceptions mean that instructors can remove their masks to teach their class as long as
they can maintain social distancing from their students. Students in the classroom will need to
remain masked, except for the few exceptions mentioned above.

Health and Safety Requirements (for Face-To-Face and Hybrid Courses)

In order to safeguard the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff during the COVID-19
pandemic, the University has instituted a variety of different protocols in response to State of
Louisiana and University of Louisiana System mandates during the different phases of
reopening. All students are expected to be in compliance with these required policies and
procedures. This means that students will need to wear face masks, practice social distancing,
and follow other requirements inside all campus buildings and while attending classes until such
time as State and University authorities no longer mandate them. Students who fail to follow
these guidelines could be subject to the Classroom Behavior Policy which can be found at
http://catalog.ulm.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=3599. As we continue to pursue learning
during this unprecedented health crisis, please remember that you are being required to do these
things to protect others and to show concern for their welfare; you should expect the same
consideration in return.

Face masks have been shown to greatly reduce the risk of the transmission of the virus when
they are appropriately constructed and worn. All face coverings, whether disposable or reusable,
must
• be made with at least two layers of breathable material;
• fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin;
• fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; and
• be secured on the face, allowing one to remain hands-free.

For more information about University policies and procedures regarding the COVID-19
pandemic, please visit https://www.ulm.edu/coronavirus/.

Temporary Remote Instruction (for Face-To-Face and Hybrid Courses)

During the semester, class and/or campus operations might be disrupted by an occurrence such
as a tornado, fire, or illness outbreak, that temporarily prevents in-person instruction. Until in-
person instruction is possible, the class will enter a phase of temporary remote instruction (TRI).
During this phase, instruction will take place via virtual means, either synchronously or
asynchronously. Your instructor will alert you when this happens via e-mail and will include a
description of how the course will proceed.

Technical Requirements During TRI (for Face-To-Face Courses)

During a period of temporary remote instruction, the need for the course to continue in a virtual
manner means that you will be required to have appropriate equipment, software, and
telecommunication access to allow you to participate. This course will require that you have the
following, should we have to go into TRI:

[Instructor inserts needed equipment, software, and telecommunication access here]

Technical Requirements (for Hybrid and Online Courses)

The normal delivery method for this course requires instructional materials and interactions
remotely. Because of this, all students will be expected to have the appropriate equipment,
software, and telecommunication access. For this course, these are:

[Instructor inserts needed equipment, software, and access here]

COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing (for Face-To-Face and Hybrid Courses)

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of daily life. Returning from the
nationwide shutdown in the spring of 2020 continues to involve a phased approach within which
various protocols and procedures for handling the virus and its rates of infection are established.
One aspect of this is testing and contact tracing for those individuals who develop symptoms of
COVID-19. Information on what you are required to do should you develop symptoms or test
positive for COVID-19 can be found at:

https://www.ulm.edu/safety/student_positive_test/index.html

In the event that one or more individuals in a course are diagnosed with COVID-19, contact
tracing will be done to determine the potential exposure to other individuals in the class. One
potential outcome of this tracing might be a recommendation that the members of the class
quarantine for a period of time. If this happens, the course will go into temporary remote
instruction during that time period.

IX. Important Dates:

Labor Day, September 6

Midterm Grading, October 7-11

Fall Break, October 29-1

Drop Date, October 25

Thanksgiving Break, November 24-26

Final Examinations, December 2-7

Final Grades Due, December 8