The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s engaging demeanor and the well-articulated delivery of the content. Students appreciated that the instructor checked their comprehension of material as they progressed throughout the year. Some students felt that the class moved too fast, making it easy to fall behind. One suggestion for improvement included less of a focus on translation 72 and more of a concentration on Latin literature. Prospective students should have a genuine interest in learning Latin and should be prepared to memorize material.

The best aspects of this course were the interesting lectures, the readings, and the professor. The professor showed a clear passion for the subject matter and the class was interactive and fun. There were trips to the Walters art gallery and modern context given to traditional myths. The worst aspects of the course were unclear assignment instructions for the final essay and the amount of reading. Suggestions for improvement include an organized schedule/timeline, PowerPoint presentations with lectures, and use of Blackboard. Prospective students are not required to have prior background to enroll in this course, but should be prepared to participate.

The best aspects of this course were the interesting lectures, the readings, and the professor. The professor showed a clear passion for the subject matter and the class was interactive and fun. There were trips to the Walters art gallery and modern context given to traditional myths. The worst aspects of the course were unclear assignment instructions for the final essay and the amount of reading. Suggestions for improvement include an organized schedule/timeline, PowerPoint presentations with lectures, and use of Blackboard. Prospective students are not required to have prior background to enroll in this course, but should be prepared to participate.

The best aspects of the course included the time for questions and explanations, as well as the cooperative environment afforded by the small class size. The professor was wil ing to review problematic material, and fostered a low-stress environment. Some students said that there was a general lack of organization and rushed material, due in part to the number of class cancellations. Suggestions for improvement included providing clearer expectations for quizzes and other graded assignments, and adding more information on Roman culture. Prospective students should know this class is hard, but rewarding.