Latin Beginners 3

Pre-requisites for enrolment

Beginners 1 is targeted at absolute Beginners – those with no previous experience of the language.

Beginners 2 is targeted at those progressing from Beginners 1 or false Beginners – those who have had some minimal contact with the language and understand the most basic language.

Beginners 3 is a continuation of Beginners 2. False Beginners with more confidence might find this a better place to start.

If you have any queries, please contact  languagesforall@ed.ac.uk .

Content of Course

The following will be covered across Beginners 1, 2 and 3:

• Reading a range of Latin texts from poets (such as Virgil) to ancient historians (such as Caesar and Livy)
• Complex sentence construction
• Consolidation of conjugations and declensions
• Subjunctive Mood
• Interpreting inscriptions

 

 

Teaching method(s)

 

The course is class based and will include translation and text analysis as well as input and discussion of the wider context of the language. The lessons include whole class activities and pair or small group work.

Learning is assessed informally throughout the course with the teacher providing feedback on practice tasks at the end of the course in revision and tests.

 

Learning outcomes

On completion of all 3 Beginners courses, students will be able to

• recognise a wider range of Latin vocabulary

• understand morphology and be familiar with most endings
• interpret basic constructions
• read a straightforward Latin text
• have some understanding of the role of Latin in European culture

Sources

Core Readings

To study this course you will need the course book. Your tutor will advise you on the purchase of the textbook at your first class.

Cambridge Latin Course Book 3 (Cambridge: CUP, 1997)

There are numerous Latin grammar websites, easily found via Google, which can be helpful, and there are also several sites offering Latin versions of contemporary news stories, e.g. Nuntii Latini, Ephemeris, also easy to find via Google. Note, however, that the Latin in these news sites can be quite complex.

Class Handouts

Handouts supplementary to the coursebook.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.