ovid.html

LNW 3220 (section 0365): The Latin Novel
Fall 2011
MWF 7th period (1:55-2:45) Dauer 342

instructor:    Jim Marks
                     jmarks@ufl.edu
                     office hours: Dauer Hall 380, MWF 12-12:30, 3-3:45

Our goal is to improve Latin reading skills while enjoying the fascinating and at times outrageous novels of Petronius and Apuleius. We will at the same time become acquainted with the historical and cultural contexts of these authors and their works. NOTE: THE READINGS FOR THIS CLASS ARE IN LATIN. This course fulfills University of Florida general education requirements H (Humanities) and N (International).

required texts (purchase online or at local bookstores)

Petronius: Selections from the Satyricon, 3rd revised edition, edited by Gilbert Lawall, Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers ISBN 0865162883
Apuleius: The Metamorphoses, Book 1, edited by James S. Ruebel Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers ISBN 978-0-86516-484-0

some resources

evaluation (for UF grades see: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx)

class participation = 10% of total grade:
full credit will be given to students who come to class prepared to translate and discuss the assigned passages. ATTENDANCE is mandatory; missing more than 3 classes will result in a loss of class participation points.

quizzes (non-cumulative) = 60% of total grade:
11 brief unannounced quizzes will be administered at the beginning of class throughout the semester, of which the BEST 10 will be used to calculate the final grade.

exams (non-cumulative): 15% each = 30% of total grade
    Exam 1: Friday, October 14
    Exam 2: Wednesday, December 7 (last class day)

grading scale: A= 90 and above; A- = 87-89; B+ = 84-86; B = 80-83; B- = 77-79; C+ = 74-76; C = 70-73;
                                C- = 67-69 (note that UF does not consider a C- to be a passing grade);
                                D+ = 64-66; D = 60-63; D- = 57-59; E = 56 and below
                            for UF policy on minus-grades, see http://www.isis.ufl.edu/minusgrades.html

This course is conducted in compliance with all University of Florida policies regarding special needs, academic honesty, and absences for emergencies, religious holidays and extracurricular activities. For details, see www.dso.ufl.edu/osd/ (special needs); https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/advising/info/student-honor-code.aspx#honesty (academic honesty).