LJ611 Latin by Direct Method I

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Paolo Tabacchini, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Weissar
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:40 C31, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
The course is offered to beginners, no previous knowledge of Latin is therefore expected.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 10/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
Students will acquire basic knowledge of Latin grammar and life in ancient Rome through the methods used in teaching of spoken languages (reading, writing, conversations, listening exercises, language games, text dramatisation, etc.). The course is supplemented with e-learning support enabling students instant feedback to their home preparation.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, student will acquire:
- basic knowledge of Latin morphology;
- elementary knowledge of Latin syntax;
- the ability to understand a simple Latin text;
- the ability to ask simple questions and formulate answers in Latin;
- the ability to create a simple Latin text on selected topic;
- to have a simple conversation in Latin.
Syllabus
  • 1) study instructions,introduction to teaching methods, Latin pronunciation, Familia Romana: Cap. I Imperium Romanum (singularis/pluralis, est/sunt);
  • 2) Cap. II. Familia Romana (masculinum/femininum/neutrum, Genitivus declinationis 1, 2 et 3);
  • 3) Cap. III. Puer improbus (Nominativus/Accusativus, genera verborum, pronomina relativa);
  • 4) Cap. IV Dominus et servi (Vocativus, imperativus/indicativus coniugationum omnium);
  • 5) Revision of previous knowledge;
  • 6-7) Cap. V Villa et hortus (Accusativus pl. decl. 1 et 2, praepositiones + Ablativus, pronomina personalia), parts of Roman villa;
  • 8-9) Cap. VI Via Latina (praepositiones + Accusativus, activum/passivum, 3. pl. verborum);
  • 10) Cap. VII Puella et rosa (pronomina demonstrativa, Dativus decl. 1 et 2);
  • 11-12) Cap. VIII Taberna Romana (abire/adire, tantus/quantus, pronomina);
  • 13) Revision of previous knowledge.
Literature
    required literature
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. Lingua Latina per se illustrata. Montella: Accademia Vivarium Novum, 2003, 180 s. ISBN 8887637288. info
    recommended literature
  • BILÍKOVÁ, Eva. Přehled latinské mluvnice : [pomůcka při výuce latiny]. Brno: MC nakladatelství, 1999, 63 s. info
    not specified
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. Lingua Latina per se illustrata : grammatica Latina. Grenaa: Domus latina, 2007, 31 s. ISBN 8790696018. info
  • ØRBERG, Hans H., Luigi MIRAGLIA and Tommaso Francesco BÓRRI. Lingua Latina per se illustrata : Latine disco. Montella: Accademia Vivarium Novum, 2001, 435 s. ISBN 9788895611020. info
Teaching methods
The subject is taught as a SEMINAR. This interactive course applies the teaching methods used in modern languages, class participation and home preparation are therefore necessary.
Assessment methods
Requirements for successful completion of the course: regular class attendance (students may miss maximum 3 classes without written excuse); active participation in classes; passing the final test (passing limit 70%). To be allowed to take exam, students have to complete all obligatory exercises in ELF.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 0.
Information on course enrolment limitations: The course will be taught, if at least five students are enrolled.
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