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Requirements for the Master of Education in Latin
CCI Classical Civilizations Courses
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LAT Latin Courses
Faculty
Professors
Susan Shelmerdine, Ph.D.
Homeric and Archaic Greek poetry, Greek tragedy, mythology and religion, Greek and Latin pedagogy (Head of Department).
Jeffrey Soles, Ph.D.
Aegean archaeology (Minoans and Mycenaeans), Greek and Roman archaeology.
Associate Professors
Hugh Parker, Ph.D.
Latin poetry, Silver Latin literature, Medieval Latin (Director of Graduate Study).
David B. Wharton, Ph.D.
Linguistics, literary criticism, Greek philosophy.
Assistant Professors
Maura Heyn, Ph.D.
Art and archaeology of the Roman Empire, archaeological theory and culture change.
Jonathan Zarecki, Ph.D.
Roman philosophy, oratory and rhetoric, Greek epic.
Overview
The Department of Classical Studies offers a 38 hour Master of Education degree in Latin for teachers interested in pursuing further study in their subject area or in working towards "M" licensure. Separate options are available to accommodate students entering the program with and without prior initial licensure.
The program concentrates on the study of the Latin language, with additional course work required in the areas of classical civilization and professional education. Courses are offered in the summer, usually in an intensive three-week format, and in the evening during the school year to accommodate in-service teachers. Distance learning sections are offered for some courses.
Requirements for the Master of Education in Latin
The Department of Classical Studies, together with the School of Education, offers a graduate program of study with two tracks leading to a Master of Education degree: the Teacher Leadership track is for individuals who already have initial teaching licensure for Latin and are seeking "M" licensure; the Classroom Practice track is intended for post-baccalaureates who do not have initial teaching licensure for Latin but wish to attain "M" licensure.
Core Courses (6 hours)
CCI 502 The History of Latin Literature (3)
LAT 552 Teaching Latin at the Secondary Level (3)
Professional Education (9 hours)
CUI 545 Diverse Learners (3)
CUI 669 Educational Implications of Learning and Developmental Theory (3)
CUI 675 Teacher as Researcher (3)
Portfolio (2 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, a student will complete a portfolio which addresses the required competencies for licensure.
Teacher Leadership Track
Study of Latin (12-15 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, a student will select a minimum of 12 hours from courses in Latin (LAT) at the 500-level or above.
Electives (6-9 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, a student will select a minimum of 6 hours from courses in classical civilization (CCI) or another appropriate field at the 500-level or above.
Non-Course Requirements
- Diagnostic translation exam to be given in the first semester of participation in the program and reviewed by members of the Department of Classical Studies.
- Attendance at a minimum of one professional conference to be approved in advance by the graduate advisor.
- Attendance at two area Latin teacher meetings or pedagogical presentations approved in advance by the graduate advisor and documented with a written reflective assessment which will be included in the final portfolio.
- Comprehensive exam to be given within the last two semesters of a student's enrollment in the program.
Classroom Practice Track
Study of Latin (15-18 hours)
LAT 531 Latin Grammar and Composition (3)
In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, a student will select a minimum of 12 additional hours from courses in Latin (LAT) at the 500-level or above.
Electives (6-9 hours)
In consultation with the Director of Graduate Study, a student may select a minimum of 3 hours from courses in classical civilization (CCI) or another appropriate field at the 500-level or above. Non- lateral entry candidates must take CUI 680, Clinical Experience in Teaching.
Non-Course Requirements
- Diagnostic translation exam to be given in the first semester of participation in the program and reviewed by members of the Department of Classical Studies.
- On-site observation of at least two different master teachers.
- Attendance at two area Latin teacher meetings or pedagogical presentations approved in advance by the graduate advisor and documented with a written reflective assessment which will be included in the final portfolio.\
- Fifty hours of pre-student teaching field experience required for pre-service students not in the lateral entry program.
- Comprehensive exam to be given within the last two semesters of a student's enrollment in the program.
CCI Classical Civilization Courses
| 501 | Independent Study (Classical Civilization) (1-3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Directed program of reading, research, and individual instruction in classical civilization. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. | |
| 502 | The History of Latin Literature (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor A survey of Latin literature in English translation from the third century B.C. to the beginnings of the Middle Ages. | |
| 512 | The Archaeology of Roman Daily Life (3:3) |
| Study of Roman daily life and the evidence from archaeology and ancient literature for daily life. | |
| 541 | Ancient World: Selected Topics (3:3) |
| Varying topics in ancient Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman history, including politics and public rituals, patterns of social organization, ancient slavery, cross-cultural interactions. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. | |
| 550 | Special Topics in Classical Studies (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Varying topics in Greek and/or Roman literature, archaeology, or culture, chosen according to the needs of the students. All readings in English translation. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 605 | Mythology in Art and Literature (3:3) |
| Study of Greek and Roman mythology as represented in literature and art from the Classical times to the present. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. |
GRK Greek Courses
| 501 | Greek Independent Study (1-3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Directed program of reading, research, and individual instruction in Greek languages and literature. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. | |
| 550 | Topics in Greek Studies (3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Studies in selected topics in Greek literature or language, e.g., the development of a genre, the nature of a period of literary history, or the treatment of a particular theme. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. |
LAT Latin Courses
| 501 | Independent Study (1-3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Directed program of reading, research, and individual instruction in Latin languages and literature. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. | |
| 531 | Latin Grammar and Composition (3:3) |
| Pr. 204 or permission of instructor Intensive study of Latin grammar, syntax, and prose style; includes reading of Latin texts and translation into Latin from English. Required for initial teaching licensure in Latin. | |
| 550 | Topics in Latin Studies (3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Studies in selected topics in Latin literature or languages, e.g., the development of a genre, the nature of a period in literary history, or the treatment of a particular theme. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. | |
| 552 | Teaching Secondary-Level Latin: Current Trends (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to the Standard Professional I licensure program or M.Ed. in Latin or permission of instructor Current trends and issues in teaching Latin at the secondary level. Topics include: review of textbooks, use of technology, research on second language acquisition, reaching diverse learners, and other issues. May be repeated once for credit. | |
| 571 | Medieval and Renaissance Latin (3:3) |
| Selections from Medieval and Renaissance prose and poetry. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 600 | Vergil (3:3) |
| In-depth survey of Vergil's work with special attention paid to the literary, political, and philosophical context in which Vergil wrote. | |
| 601 | Lyric Poetry (3:3) |
| Selected readings from Catullus, the Odes of Horace, and Martial. | |
| 602 | Ovid (3:3) |
| Selected readings from the Metamorphoses, Ars Amatoria, and Tristia. | |
| 611 | Roman Historians (3:3) |
| Study of the works of Caesar, Livy, Sallust, and Tacitus. | |
| 612 | Cicero (3:3) |
| Study of the orations, letters, and essays of Cicero. | |
| 623 | Roman Comedy (3:3) |
| Reading of selected plays of Plautus and Terence in their historical and cultural context. | |
| 624 | Roman Biography (3:3) |
| Exploration of the Roman biographical tradition. Attention given to issues of genre, literary history, ancient scholarship as well as close readings of selected texts. | |
| 625 | Poetry in the Age of Augustus (3:3) |
| Study of the poetic genres and major poets in Latin from 40 B.C. to 14 A.D.; selections from Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and the elegists. | |
| 626 | Silver Age Survey (3:3) |
| A survey of the major authors of the first and early second centuries with special emphasis on Petronius, Juvenal, Martial, and Pliny the Younger. | |
| 630 | Imperial Propaganda in the Age of Augustus (3:3) |
| Study of the life and career of Augustus through biographical and autobiographical sources, with attention to social, political, and religious aspects. | |
| 670 | Directed Study: Portfolio Development (2) |
| Pr. completed at least 30 semester hours in M.Ed. in Latin program Directed research and portfolio development for students in the M.Ed. program. To be taken at the end of the student's plan of study. (Graded on S-U basis) | |
| 693 | AP Latin Authors (3:3) |
| Translation, interpretation, and literary analysis of selected authors from the AP Latin curriculum, with significant attention paid to pedagogical issues. Authors selected will vary from year to year. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits when authors vary. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |