Latin

Department of Modern & Classical Languages

Latin Language, Literature, and Culture

Welcome to the Latin Section of UW's Department of Modern & Classical Languages.  As a department of world languages, literatures, and cultural studies, we prepare our students for life and careers in an increasingly global world. Our program in Latin provides students an understanding of classical Latin language, literature, and cultures, which form the basis of Western belief systems, social norms, and ethical values.

Minor requirements:

• LATN 3110 Vergil, the Aeneid I (3)

• LATN 3140 Caesar (2)

• LATN 4120 Catullus and the Elegiac Poets (3)

• LATN 4130 Cicero (3)

• Electives -- 7 hours chosen from Latin at the 3000-level or above

  Total Credit Hours -- 18

Faculty & Staff

Courses

NEW: Synchronic Web Conferencing Latin Courses Available

The Latin program at the University of Wyoming offers synchronic web conferencing sections for all Latin courses.  Zoom web conferencing platform permits distance students in any time zone to interact with those on the Laramie campus.  Distance education students need a quiet, distraction-free space with internet access and a computer with a microphone; UW provides the Zoom account link. All those interested in learning to read Latin who meet the University of Wyoming's admission policies are most welcome.