Latin
Undergraduate Program
Monica S. Cyrino, Ortega Hall 347B
pandora@unm.edu
Lorenzo F. Garcia Jr., Ortega Hall 351C
lfgarcia@unm.edu
Luke A. Gorton, Ortega Hall 315C & Humanities 457
lagorton@unm.edu
Osman Umurhan, Ortega Hall 315B
umurhan@unm.edu
Placement–Elementary and Intermediate Courses
Students who have previously studied Latin should determine their entry level at the University of New Mexico by consulting with the advisor for Latin.
Major Study Requirements
See the Classical Studies - Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Minor Study Requirements
12 credit hours in courses numbered above 200.
Courses
LATN 1110. Latin I. (3)
Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
{Fall, Spring}
LATN 1120. Latin II. (3)
Continuation of 1110. Introduction to the Latin language; grammar, syntax and readings in Roman authors.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 1110.
{Spring}
LATN 2110. Latin III. (3)
Systematic review of Latin grammar and syntax; readings in simple prose authors such as Cicero and Caesar; introduction to Latin poetry and scansion.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 1120.
LATN 2120. Latin IV. (3)
Systematic review of Latin grammar and syntax; readings in simple prose authors such as Cicero and Caesar; introduction to Latin poetry and scansion.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
Prerequisite: 1120.
LATN *303. Advanced Latin I. (3, no limit Δ)
Readings in Classical authors such as Plautus, Catullus, Vergil, Horace and Ovid. Occasional composition in Latin.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 2120.
LATN *304. Advanced Latin II. (3, no limit Δ)
Readings in Classical authors such as Plautus, Catullus, Vergil, Horace and Ovid. Occasional composition in Latin.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 2120.
LATN 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
LATN 503. Topics in Latin Language and Literature. (3, no limit Δ)
Graduate readings in Latin authors.
Prerequisite: *303, *304 or the equivalent.
LATN 513. Survey of Ancient Latin Literature. (3)
This course will give students experience reading a wide range of texts and authors in Latin literature, from the Republican period to the Late Empire, touching on key authors and works of literature in Latin.
Prerequisite: 503 with a grade of "B+" or better.
LATN 551. Graduate Problems. (1-9 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
