John Hansen
Instructor
Department of Classics and Letters
University of Oklahoma
780 Van Vleet Oval
Kaufman Hall 108
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
405 325-8156
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Office Hours: 2:45 to 3:30 PM, Monday through Wednesday
Beginning Latin I (LAT 1115)
Course Description:
This course introduces Latin as a written and spoken language, and as the source of many English words. Students will encounter authentic Latin in prose, poetry, and song. Textbook readings and exercises will improve the students’ knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The sight translation of sentences and passages emphasizes reading comprehension.
Required Textbooks:
Wheelock, Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin. 6th edition. Richard A. LaFleur, ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2002.
Gorton, Anne H. and James M. May. Latin Stories. 3rd edition. Wauconda, IL: Bolchazy-Carducci, 1989.
Beginning Latin II (LAT 1215)
Prerequisites:
Beginning Latin I (LAT 1115) or two or more years of high school Latin.
Course Description:
This course further explores Latin as a written and spoken language, and as the source of many English words. Students will encounter authentic Latin in prose, poetry, and song. Textbook readings and exercises will improve the students’ knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The sight translation of sentences and passages emphasizes reading comprehension.
Required Textbooks:
Wheelock, Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin. 6th edition. Richard A. LaFleur, ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2002.
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Work Experience
- University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK: Instructor, Beginning Latin I and II, 2002 -
- University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK: Adjunct Instructor, Elementary Latin I and II, 1993; 2001 - 2003
- Westmoore High School, Oklahoma City, OK: Latin 1, 2, 3; Junior Classical League sponsor, 1993 - 2002; Department Head, Foreign Language, 2001 - 2002
- Moore High School, Oklahoma City, OK: Latin 1, 1994 - 95
Education
- Masters of Library and Information Studies, OU, 1999 - 2003
- Master of Arts in Classics, University of Cincinnati, 1990 - 92
- Bachelor of Arts in Letters with Highest Honors, OU, 1984 - 89
Additional Education
- Conventiculum Latinum, University of Kentucky, 1998
- Puebla, Mexico Spanish Language Immersion (OCCC ), 1997
- Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, Paris, 1989
Awards and Honors
- Moore Public Schools District Teacher of the Year, 2000 - 2001
- Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, 2000
- Masonic Teacher of Today, 2000
- Westmoore High School Teacher of the Year, 1999 - 2000
- Academic All-State Teacher (chosen by student), 1998
- Award of Excellence (chosen by student), OSSM, 1997
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1996
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1989
Professional Activities
- State Sponsor, Oklahoma Junior Classical League, 1998 - 2001
- President, Oklahoma Classics Association, 1997 - 2000; Vice-President/Secretary, 2002 -
- Chairman, Staff Development, Westmoore, 1998 - 2000
- Historian, OK Foreign Language Teachers Association, 1993 – 97
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Wheelock Sites
General Latin
- Grammar Help
From the University of Notre Dame.
- YLE Nuntii Latini
This radio website allows you to hear or read the latest world news in Latin. It also has good links.
- Radio Bremen
Another Latin news site, this one from Germany.
- Perseus Project
The major Classical reference site on the web. I have no idea how it works.
- Classics on the Web
Our own Dr. Sam Huskey has compiled these good links.
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