LATIN (LA)
Office: 239 B.B. Comer Hall
The course level at which students begin their study of Latin is determined by several factors. These factors include the following: the number of high-school units complete; language placement examination scores; or, for those with native or heritage competency, faculty evaluation.
| Level | Placement Criteria |
| LA 101 | No prior instruction in Latin, fewer than two high-school units in |
| Latin, instruction more than four years ago, or UA placement test | |
| LA 102 | UA credit for LA 101 or UA placement test |
| LA 201 | Credit for LA 102 or UA placement test |
| LA 202 | Credit for LA 201 or UA placement test |
| LA 300 | Credit for LA 202 or UA placement test |
LA 101 Elementary Latin I. 3 hours.
Beginning fundamentals of Latin grammar and syntax. Offered in the fall semester.
LA 102 Elementary Latin II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 101 with a grade of “C-” or higher, or language department placement.
Continued study of the fundamentals of Latin grammar and syntax. Offered in the spring semester.
LA 201 Intermediate Latin Reading I. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 102.
Introduction to and practice at reading Latin literature. Offered in the fall semester.
LA 202 Intermediate Latin Reading II. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 201.
Selected readings from Latin literature. Offered in the spring semester.
LA 301 Survey of Latin Literature of the Roman Republic. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 202.
Readings in Latin literature to the time of Julius Caesar. Offered in the fall semester.
LA 302 Survey of Latin Literature of the Empire. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 202.
Selected readings in later Roman literature. Offered in the spring semester.
A study of the Catilinarian conspiracy by examining the Latin text from two different sources—Cicero who wrote and delivered a number of speeches at the time and Sallust who wrote a historical treatise. Close study of these sources reveals personal and political agendas and draws sharp distinctions between rhetorical exhibitions and historical accounts.
LA 490 Readings in Latin Literature. 3 hours.
Prerequisite: LA 301 or LA 302.
The subject matter varies. May be repeated for credit. Offered according to demand.