Required texts:
Latin: How to Read It Fluently, Dexter Hoyos ($10; available from CANE)
Recommended texts:
Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar, ed. A. Mahoney ($35)
Cassell's Latin Dictionary ($25)

You may use any reference grammar, and any Latin lexicon; you will find it convenient if your dictionary also has an English-Latin section.

The main reading for the semester will be a neo-Latin novel, to be handed out in class.

Other resources:
Course web page, http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/~amahoney/lat3_f07.html
Perseus Digital Library, http://www.perseus.tufts.edu

Goals for the semester:
In this course we will review the basics of Latin phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, and will work on increasing your reading speed and fluency. The main reading will be a novel of the early modern period.

Workload and grading:
You will have a reading assignment for each class, growing longer as the semester goes on. You will also have written assignments, focusing on syntax. There will be frequent quizzes (10 minutes, unannounced) and a two-hour final exam.

The grades will be computed as follows:

Schedule of assignments:

We will begin with a review of basic morphology and syntax, then go on to read the novel. Specific reading assignments for each class will depend on how quickly you can read.

The final exam will be in December on a date assigned by the registrar.

Make-up exams will be given only in exceptional circumstances, and only if you make arrangements at least 24 hours before the scheduled time of the final exam. There will be no make-ups for quizzes.

General policies:
Attendance in class is required. Thoughtful discussion and group practice are part of the work of this class, and homework assignments will often build on class work. On the other hand, if you must occasionally miss class for a legitimate reason, I will assume you can get notes from a classmate and keep up with the work.

Written homework assigments are due in the next class after they are assigned. Homework grades will be reduced if the paper is late. This is because homework is your main opportunity to develop your active knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary.

I call your attention to University policy against plagiarism and other forms of cheating.  Please refer to the Bulletin of Tufts University for details (under the heading "Academic Ethics").

Please note that except in the most extraordinary circumstances, I will not give "incomplete" grades.  As you know, an Incomplete means that you did not complete the work of the course, and it is the policy of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering that incomplete work must be completed within six weeks of the beginning of the next semester.

No extra credit work is permitted, and grades in this course are not "curved."

Selected bibliography:
This bibliography is limited to books in English or Latin that are available in Tisch Library.
Allen, W. S. Vox Latina: A Guide to the Pronunciation of Classical Latin. Cambridge: 1978. PA2117.A5
Boardman, John, Jasper Griffin, and Oswyn Murray. The Oxford History of the Classical World Oxford: 1986. DE59.O94 1986
Bodmer, Frederick. The Loom of Language. New York: 1944. P121.B6
Dickey, Eleanor. Latin Forms of Address. Oxford: 2002. PA2343.D53 2002
Hadas, Moses. A History of Rome. London: 1958. DG207.A1 H3 1958
Janson, Tore. A Natural History of Latin. Oxford: 2004. On reserve, PA2057.J3613 2004
Kenney, E. J. Cambridge History of Classical Literature, part 2, Latin literature. Cambridge: 1982. PA6003.L3, circulating and reference
LaFleur, Richard A. Latin for the Twenty-First Century: From Concept to Classroom. Glenview: 1998. PA2065.U5 L37 1998
Nation, I. S. P. Learning Vocabulary in Another Language. Cambridge: 2001. P53.9.N29 2001
Palmer, Leonard. The Latin Language. London: 1954. PA2071.P26
Scullard, H. H. From the Gracchi to Nero: A History of Rome from 133 BC to AD 68. London: 1963. DG254.S35 1963
Syme, Ronald. The Roman Revolution. Oxford: 1962. DG254.S9 1962
Trollope, Anthony. The Life of Cicero. New York: 1881. DG260.C5 T8
Ward, Allen, Fritz Heichelheim, and Cedric Yeo. A History of the Roman People. Upper Saddle River: 2003. DG209.W33 2003
Watkins, Calvert. The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots. Boston: 1985. P615.A43 1985, and newer edition in the Reference Stacks
Wilkinson, L. P. Golden Latin Artistry. Cambridge: 1963. PA6141.Z5 W5

On-line resources
Prof. Mahoney's own materials:
How to prepare a reading assignment: basic advice on gaining fluency.
Overview of Latin Syntax, summarizing the most important rules, with examples.
200 Essential Latin Words, a quick vocabulary list
1000-word list, the next step beyond the first 200
Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles, just what it sounds like; a plain edition of this well-known textbook
Resources for Latin students
The Art of Reading Latin, an essay by W. G. Hale on reading like a Roman rather than "decoding"; flat HTML version
Materials from Perseus:
Hale's Art of Reading Latin, version with Perseus enhancements
Materials elsewhere:
Advice for learning vocabulary; see also the other Grammar Helps in this collection
Tolle, lege! -- a collection of easy reading material, with useful hints on how to read, getting the most out of a dictionary, and core vocabulary
Perse Plays, brief dramatic sketches in easy Latin
Father Foster's Latin course, transcribed by one of his students; Fr. Foster is a famous teacher of Latin as a living language, based in the Vatican. These materials are useful for systematic review.
Nuntii Latini, weekly Latin news broadcast
English Grammar, explanations of basic concepts and technical vocabulary for the study of grammar, mostly applicable to Latin as well as to English
Perseus:  a digital library with an extensive collection on Ancient Rome
Roman Sites: immense collection of links on ancient Rome
Evolution of alphabets
American Philological Association (APA):  the professional association for classicists in the US
Classical Association of New England (CANE):  the professional association for classicists in New England
Tufts University Classics Department:  course descriptions and faculty listing