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: In the summer of 2001 the Department of Clics at the University of ia will again offer Latin as one of the University's Summer Foreign Language Institutes. The Latin program, which will take place from June 11 through August 10, is an intensive course designed to cover two years of college-level Latin (12 UVa credit hours earned). Students who wish to acquire experience in reading Latin but do not require course credit may also choose a non-credit option, which is available at a lower tuition rate. No previous knowledge of Latin is : required for participation. The Summer Latin Institute represents an excellent opportunity for motivated students to achieve rapid proficiency in Latin. : The Institute begins with the fundamentals of Latin grammar, including elementary readings and composition. In the second half of the program students read extensively from prose and verse authors at the intermediate level, in addition to completing more advanced exercises in prose composition and metrics. There are six hours of : formal instruction per day and supplementary review sessions in the evenings. : A unique feature of the Summer Latin Institute at UVa is its housing option. The Latin House is supervised by a House Director who is also an instructor competent in the language. Evening study sessions, special activities, and istance on ignments are all available at the LatinHouse, where students have ready access to reference materials and other study aids. The Latin House is located near the University's grounds, within walking distance of cles and the Corner District, where there is a variety of stores and restaurants. Students have the option of dining out or preparing their own meals at the Latin House, which is equipped with kitchen facilities. : Many participants in previous sessions of the Latin Institute have benefitted greatly from this experience. For example, undergraduates from several institutions, including UVa, have applied credit earned at the Institute toward degrees in Clics and other related disciplines. Many graduate students from such departments as History, Religious Studies, Art History, Philosophy, Medieval Studies, and : English have completed our intensive program and continue to use Latin to further their educational and research objectives. The following is a sampling of comments made by students from past Latin Institutes: : "The work was challenging, but I felt well prepared." : "The Latin Institute has instructors with creative and energetic approaches to language study." : "The structure was most effective...the whole process was very rewarding." : "Working in groups during cl was an effective method." : "I learned a tremendous amount of Latin in a very short period of time." : "The student has been given a thorough base from which to continue study." : "Chalk me up as another Summer Institute success story. I just ped the English Department's PhD Latin exam....I want to thank you all for making the Institute such a valuable experience." : For more information about this exciting educational opportunity please contact: : Dudley Doane, SFLI Director, djd4j@ia.edu : or : Adam Briggs, Director of the Summer Latin Institute, acb4s@ia.edu : Check us out on-line at: : www.ia.edu/%7Esummer/sfli.html

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