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Student Duties and Responsibilities
Making this course a success will require great care and commitment.
In order to gain the maximum possible benefit from the course, you as a student
have certain duties and responsibilities:
- Remember: This is interactive distance learning instruction
and not entertainment television. It will be very important for you to
interact with the teacher, the assistants, and other members of your class.
Language is a two-way process, and you must learn to involve yourself
in this process if you want to become proficient. I will provide you with
many opportunities to communicate. Take advantage of these opportunities!
You can "raise your hand" by sending me e-mail or participating
in the Live Forum.
- If you miss class for any reason, you should ask the facilitator for
a tape of the lesson. You should try to borrow notes from one of your
fellow students. If you have Internet access at home, you can check the
Agenda and Assignment on the Latin 1 front page. Print out a copy of 1998-99
Homework Assignments to use as reference (Internet/Info on the
Latin 1 front page.) You will be responsible for having completed the
assignment on the day you return to class, except in very extreme circumstances
that will be determined by your facilitator. Be responsible!
- You must have the textbook, the language activity workbook, writing
materials, looseleaf paper, and your notebook with you for all class meetings.
You will also need many packs of index cards and a box for your vocabulary
words.
- The Latin assistant or I will be available to you through a toll-free
number during the class and at announced hours. They are a valuable resource
on Latin language and culture and will be able to give you assistance
as you need it. You may also share any concerns or suggestions you have
about the class. If you need help during the school day. On most occasions,
an assistant, or I will be available to help you (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ET).
- Learning a second language, like learning any other skill, requires
practice, which includes going over your notes, doing all the assignments,
and correcting your errors. Working with the language daily will reduce
the stress when it comes time for quizzes or tests.
- Here are two things you can do right away:
- Complete the Student Photo and Information/Agreement and Consent
Form and the "Get To Know" Latin I Student Questionnaire.
Return these forms to your facilitator. The photo should be wallet
size and clearly focused.
- Get a three-ring binder notebook. Purchase your index cards and
box for vocabulary flashcards.