LJ608 Latin by Direct Method II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Weissar (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Mikulová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 A24
Prerequisites
Successful completion of LJ607 (LJSPFF)
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: 1/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
Students will acquire better 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:
- complete knowledge of morphology of Latin nouns and adjectives;
- advanced knowledge of morphology of Latin pronouns;
- intermediate knowledge of Latin syntax;
- the ability to ask questions and formulate answers in Latin;
- the ability to create a Latin text on selected topic;
- to have a conversation in Latin;
- the understanding of Roman calendar.
Syllabus
  • 1) study instructions, revision of the curriculum of LJ607 (LJSPFF);
  • 2) cap. IX Pastor et oves (masc. + fem. declinationis III);
  • 3-4) cap. X Bestiae et homines (verba secundum „capio“, vult/volunt, infinitivus act./pass.);
  • 5-6) cap. XI Corpus humanum (neutra declinationis III, accusativus cum infinitivo);
  • 7-8) cap. XII Miles Romanus (declinatio IV masc., adiectiva, comparativus), introduction to Roman military;
  • 9-10) cap. XIII Annus et menses (numeri, declinatio V), introduction to Roman calendar, date conversion in practice;
  • 11) cap. XIV Novus Dies (pronomina, participium praes. act.);
  • 12) cap. XV Magister et Discipuli (pronomina, verba omnium coniugationum act.);
  • 13) revision.
Literature
    required literature
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. Lingua Latina per se illustrata. Montella: Accademia Vivarium Novum, 2003, 176 s. ISBN 8887637288. info
    recommended literature
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. and Jiří A. ČEPELÁK. Latinsko-český kapesní slovník : k učebnici H.H. Ørberga Lingua latina per se illustrata. Dobřichovice: KAVA-PECH, 2012, 48 stran. ISBN 9788087169322. info
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. Lingua latina per se illustrata : příručka pro studenty se slovníkem (kap. I-XXXV). Edited by Jiří A. Čepelák. Druhé, opravené a rozší. V Praze: Jiří A. Čepelák, 2011, 118 stran. ISBN 9788026004189. info
  • ØRBERG, Hans H. Lingua Latina per se illustrata : grammatica Latina. Grenaa: Domus latina, 2007, 31 s. ISBN 8790696018. info
  • BILÍKOVÁ, Eva. Přehled latinské mluvnice : [pomůcka při výuce latiny]. Brno: MC nakladatelství, 1999, 63 s. info
Teaching methods
The course is taught as an interactive seminar, 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. Alternatively the final test can be replaced by a team project in form of a Latin video clip.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
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: Nelze uznat jako latinu pro nelatináře, protože obsah není totožný.
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf3/course/view.php?id=4452
Actual info for the spring semester 2020: Because of the emergency situation, it will not be possible to replace the exam by the team project. In addition, the attendance will not be taken into account. To pass the course it is only necessary to complete all obligatory exercise in ELF and to pass the final test which will be organized online in ELF, as well.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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