Latin Courses
LATIN 103 First Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
A systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
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LATIN 104 Second Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Latin 103: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: Latin 103(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro crs).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
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LATIN 150 Intensive Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Rapid introduction to Latin for students in fields other than classics who require a knowledge of Latin for continued work in their fields. Readings concentrate on medieval Latin.
Prerequisites: none.
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LATIN 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008.
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LATIN 205 Third Semester Latin
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Latin 104: systematic introduction to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin.
Prerequisites: Latin 104(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Latin 201.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
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LATIN 289 Internship in Latin, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Latin in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in Latin; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
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LATIN 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
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LATIN 306 Readings in Latin Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading of texts of Latin literature with emphasis on morphology, syntax, vocabulary; a transition to 500 level courses.
Prerequisites: LATIN 205(P) or equivalent HS prep as determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro crs).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of LATIN 203 & 1 cr of LATIN 310. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
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LATIN 489 Internship in Latin, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Latin in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in Latin; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2005, Fall 2004.
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LATIN 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Spring 2001, Fall 2000.
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LATIN 501 Readings in Latin Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author or related major authors; e.g., Cicero, Caesar, the historians, Seneca, Pliny the Younger.
Prerequisites: junior standing and LATIN 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATIN 501G Readings in Latin Prose:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major author or related major authors; e.g., Cicero, Caesar, the historians, Seneca, Pliny the Younger.
Prerequisites: junior standing and LATIN 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATIN 502 Readings in Latin Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major or related major authors, e.g., the comic dramatists, the lyric poets, the elegists, the satirists, the writers of epic.
Prerequisites: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs)..
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2017.
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LATIN 502G Readings in Latin Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extensive reading in a major or related major authors, e.g., the comic dramatists, the lyric poets, the elegists, the satirists, the writers of epic.
Prerequisites: jr st; Latin 306(P) or equiv; equiv H.S. prep determined by placement test. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs)..
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATIN 508 Latin Prose Composition
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of Latin syntax and idioms, with appropriate exercises in prose composition. Required of Latin majors.
Prerequisites: Latin 310(P) or equiv prep as judged by instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATIN 508G Latin Prose Composition
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of Latin syntax and idioms, with appropriate exercises in prose composition. Required of Latin majors.
Prerequisites: Latin 310(P) or equiv prep as judged by instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
LATIN 699 Directed Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Classics faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
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