Ferrum College LAT 102 Elementary Latin II Fall 2024, Start Date 10/07/24

This course continues to explore the world of the ancient Romans and of the Latin language. Students will continue to learn to see Latin as an important part of the world and to view the 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.