Syllabi for Dr. Lake
Elementary Latin II
INSTRUCTOR
Sean Lake
Office: 1-145
Office Hours:
Monday: 7:20-8:20 and 11:15-12:45 and 3:50-4:10
Tuesday: Virtual 9-12
Wednesday: 7:20-8:20 and 11:15-12:45 and 3:50-4:10
Thursday: Virtual 9-12
Friday: 10 -11 virtual
Email: slake4@valenciacollege.edu
*Zoom, Googlehangouts, or Skype: PLEASE plan on using one of these methods when you have questions. It is impossible to explain complicated grammar questions by e-mail. The best method is for me to be able to write and speak to you in a format like zoom and skype. If my virtual hours do not work for you, I can be available at another time that we arrange.
Withdrawal Policy:
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course if he or she feels he can not complete the requirements of the course. Students may withdraw at any time until the Withdrawal Deadline and receive a W. After the deadline, however, only I will be able to withdraw students and, then, only for excessive absences.
Withdrawal from a Course Policy:
- A student is permitted to withdraw from a class on or before the withdrawal deadline, as published in the College calendar. A student is not permitted to withdraw from a class after the withdrawal deadline.
- A faculty member is permitted to withdraw a student from the faculty member’s class for violation of the faculty member’s attendance policy with written notification to the student prior to the beginning of the final exam period, as published in the faculty member’s syllabus. A faculty member is not permitted to withdraw a student from his or her class as a response to student conduct which falls under the jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:10-03).
- A student who withdraws from a class before the withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of "W." A student who is withdrawn by a professor will receive a grade of "W." A student who is withdrawn for administrative reasons at any time will receive a grade of "W" or other grade as determined in consultation with the professor. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of "F". The grades of “WP” and “WF” are eliminated.
- A student who receives a grade of “W” will not receive credit for the course, and the W will not be calculated in the student’s grade point average; however, the enrollment will count in the student’s total attempts in the specific course.
- If a student withdraws from a class, the student may, upon request and only with the faculty member’s permission (which may be withheld at any time in the sole discretion of the faculty member), continue to attend the course. If a student is withdrawn by a faculty member or is administratively withdrawn, the student is not permitted to continue to attend the class.
Humanities Department Attendance Policy
Face to Face Classes
Students are allowed five (5) absences during the semester. (NOTE: The instructor does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.) Upon the fifth absence, the student will be notified that a further absence will result in their withdrawal from the course. Upon the sixth absence, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. A student will be marked absent if they do not answer when their name is called, if their signature does not appear on the sign-in sheet for that day, or if they miss more than 15 minutes of class by arriving late or leaving early. It is the attendance records of the instructor, not the recollections of the student, which will be consulted for proof of attendance/absences. For severe medical conditions that result in excessive absences, consult the Dean of Students concerning Valencia’s medical withdrawal policy. International students, and students receiving financial aid, should be aware of how a “W” will affect their status.
Online Classes
Attendance in an online class is based on a student's completion of assignments, quizzes, discussion board postings, and tests. Students who fail to complete six (6) assigned items (whether assignments, discussions, quizzes, or exams,) will receive a warning. Upon the sixth (6) missed assignment, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the instructor.
o (NOTE: The instructor does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.)
o Upon the sixth missed assignment, the student will be notified that missing one other assignment will result in their withdrawal from the course.
o For severe medical conditions that result in excessive absences, consult the Dean of Students concerning Valencia’s medical withdrawal policy.
o International students, and students receiving financial aid, should be aware of how a “W” will affect their status.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
This course will be taught using whiteboard screencasts on youtube. Each lesson will have a screencast available on a link posted on the Canvas site. It is necessary to check the Canvas site for announcements, assignments, important dates, and other course content
A link for assessments will also be posted on Canvas. Chapter Quizzes will be given AT LEAST every other week, and there is a quiz EACH WEEK based on the Latin myth or story told in the chapter. THE BEST STRATEGY FOR THE LATIN STORY QUIZ IS TO TRANSLATE THE WHOLE STORY AND THEN TAKE THE QUIZ. OTHERWISE, IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO MAKE SENSE OF THE STORY OR THE QUIZ.
Most of the exercises from the textbook will be graded simply for completion, but I may decide to grade them more thoroughly so always do each assignment with great care and accuracy.
The announcements on Canvas will be the primary means to follow the course. This syllabus is an outline, but it may need to be changed based on the performance of your class. The changes will be for your benefit, but you must keep up to date by checking the announcements on Canvas.
Latin is somewhat easier than many modern languages because there is no spoken component to this class – however, as with any language, this course requires that you study about five days a week. You may only review for ten minutes a day sometimes, but it is crucial to be in the habit of practicing Latin or most students will quickly get behind.
The pace at first is designed to be a little bit slow in comparison to the courses I have taught in the past (for 15 years). This is because we do not have face to face contact. Please be patient if the pace is too slow and easy for you – based on the performance of the majority of students, I will pick up the pace – or slow down – as needed.
GRADES
Weekly assignments 25% (includes each chapter’s exercises)
Chapter Quizzes 25% (Usually every other week)
Midterm 25%
Final 25%
*LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE 50% credit if it is turned in within one week. After one week, late work will receive 5% credit.
COURSE INFORMATION FROM THE VALENCIA CATALOGUE
LAT 1120. ELEMENTARY LATIN I. 4 4 0
Fundamental skills in Latin comprehension, expression and structure. Increasing awareness and understanding of the Roman culture. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course if being used to satisfy the General Education Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement.
REQUIRED TEXT
Latin Via Ovid
Publisher: Wayne State University Press; 2 edition (September 1, 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0814317324
ISBN-13: 978-0814317327
*All Assignments are to be submitted on Canvas under Content. Each individual assignment is listed under Content. DO NOT ATTACH A SEPARATE DOCUMENT. YOU MAY NOT HANDWRITE ASSINGNMENTS UNLESS YOU HAVE PAPERWORK FOR AN ACCOMODATION OR MEDICAL NEED.
All Assignments are to be submitted on Canvas under Content. Each individual assignment is listed under Content.
Week One Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 8/30
1. Screencast 14 and read chapter 14.
2. Take quiz on chapters 13-14.
3. Post translation of Chapter 13 exercises IIB, IIC, IIIA, IIIB and IV directly to Canvas under Content under a folder called "Weekly Textbook Assignments." DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO Canvas.
4. Translate Chapter 14 and take Chapter 14 story quiz. Your translation will NOT be turned in except on the quiz itself, but it is necessary to have your translation complete to take the quiz effectively.
5. Post translation of Chapter 14 exercises IIB, IIC, IV.Post translation directly to Canvas Content under a folder called "Weekly Textbook Assignments." DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO Canvas.
Week Two Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 9/6
1. Screencast 15 and read Chapter 15.
2. Take Chapter 15 story quiz. Again, you will not turn in a translation, but if you do not translate the entire story you will be unable to understand the questions.
3. Post translation of Chapter 15 exercises III and IV.Post translation directly to Canvas Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO Canvas.
Week Three Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 9/13
1. Screencast 16 and Read Chapter 16.
2. Translate Chapter 16 so you can takethe Chapter 16 story quiz.
3. Post translation of Chapter 16 exercises IIA, IIB, and III.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Four Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 9/20
Screencast 17 and Read Chapter 17
1. Take quiz on CHAPTER 16.
2. Take Chapter 17 story quiz.
3. Post translation of Chapter 17 exercises IIB, IIC, IID, III, and IV.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Five Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 9/27
· Screencast 18 and Read Chapter 18
· Take Chapter 18 story quiz.
· Post translation of Chapter 18 exercises III and IV.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Six Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 10/4
1. Screencast 19 and Read Chapter 19.
2. Take quiz on chapters 17-18 under Content/Quizzes (quiz XVII - XVIII).
3. Take Chapter 19 story quiz.
4. Post translation of Chapter 19 exercises IIIB and IVA and IVB.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Seven Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 10/11
1. Watch the Midterm Review Screencastand Take the Midterm Exam
Week Eight Due Sunday at 11:59 pm 10/18
1. Screencast 20 and Read Chapter 20.
2. Take Chapter 20 story quiz
3. Post translation of Chapter 20 exercises IIC , III and IV.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Nine Due Sunday at 11:59 pm 11/1
· Translate the interim reading I (do NOT post it for a grade) and take the Interim Reading I Quiz.
· Take the Chapters 17-19 Test located in Content/Quizzes and Tests
Week Ten Due Sunday at 11:59 pm 11/8
1. Watch Screencast 21
2. Read Chapter 21.
3. Take Chapter 21 story quiz.
4. Post translation of Chapter 21 exercises IIIB and IV.Post translation directly to Blackboardunder Content under assignments. DO NOT POST AN ATTACHMENT. POST DIRECTLY TO BLACKBOARD.
Week Eleven Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 11/15
This Chapter has far far too much information for one screencast. Your assignment, therefore, is to:
1. Watch the screencast for lesson 22A - which is about 1/3 the material in the chapter.
2. Take the story quiz for chapter 22 part one.
3. Complete exercise IIA in chapter 22.
Week Twelve Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 11/22
1.Watch the screencast for Chapter 22B. It covers the periphrastics and comparison of adjectives.
1. Complete exercises in Chapter 22 III, IVA, IVB
2. Take the Chapter XXII Story Quiz part 2.
Week Thirteen = 11/29 = no new assignment = Thanksgiving Break
Week Fourteen Due Sunday at 11:59 pm = 12/6
1. Watch Screencast 22C
2. complete Chapter 22 exercise IIB and IVC
3. Take the quiz on Chapters 20 and Interim Reading
4. Take the story quiz on the Interim Reading II on page 203.
FINAL EXAM DUE on WEDNESDAY at 11:59 pm = 12/9
1. Watch the final exam review and complete the final exam.
Disability Statement:
"Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determine accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. Please contact your home campus for more information." For East campus the number is Ph.: 407-582-2229. Here is the link to Valencia’s OSD website: http://www.valenciacc.edu/osd
Statement of support for students with food/housing/financial needs:
Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect his or her performance in the course, is urged to meet with a Counselor in the Advising Center for information about resources that may be available from the college or community.
Student Conduct and Academic Honesty:
Valencia College is dedicated to promoting honorable personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:10-03). The instructor reserves the right to refer students who engage in activities that are disruptive to the learning environment to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. This include any composition where a translator or unauthorized human assistance has been used or where the level of proficiency is higher than the one shown in class.
Students may collaborate on group assignments. This does NOT include duplication of work. Collaboration should be used to edit or to clarify doubts. If anyone is involved in incidents of cheating a zero grade (0) will be assigned for that activity, quiz, exam, or project without regard to who did the original work or who may have benefited. Each student is expected to be in total compliance with the college policy of Academic Honesty as set forth in the admissions catalog and the student handbook. Any student(s) cheating on an exam will receive a zero (0) grade, and the professor can at his/her discretion withdraw you from the class. This includes submitting work on which a translator or unauthorized human assistance has been used or in which the level of proficiency is higher than the one expected in the course. In addition, Valencia College strives to provide a drug-free learning environment for all those involved in the academic experience.
Drug-free Policy:
“In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Valencia College will take such steps as are necessary in order to adopt and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by Valencia College students or employees on college premises or as part of any college activity.”
Valencia College Expected student conduct: 10-03 Student Code of Conduct
| Specific Authority: | 1006.60, FS. |
| Law Implemented: | 1006.60, FS. |
Valencia College is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, and to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules of appropriate behavior as articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Faculty may direct students who engage in inappropriate behavior that results in disruption of a class to leave the class. Such students may be subject to other disciplinary action which may include a warning, withdrawal from class, probation, suspension, or expulsion from the college. Please read the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.
Here is the link to Valencia’s Student Code of Conduct http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.cfm?policyID=180&volumeID_1=8&navst=0
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Disclaimer Statement:
This syllabus may be changed at the instructor’s discretion, during the course of the term. It is the responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced.