Ferrum College LAT 101 Elementary Latin I Winter 2024, Start Date 12/09/24

This course is an introduction to the world of the ancient Romans and to the Latin language. Students will learn to see Latin as an important part of that world and to view that world through Latin. Emphasis will be on the elements of the language: alphabet, pronunciation, parts of speech, morphology (word formation), vocabulary (including English derivatives), grammatical/syntactical rules, and strategies for reading and translating. Students will also learn the geography of the ancient world, an outline of Roman history, and important aspects of Roman public and private life.