LJ612 Latin by Direct Method II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
LJ611 Latin by Direct Method I
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: 0/15, 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, revision of the curriculum of LJ607;
  • 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, 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. Alternatively the final test can be replaced by a team project in form of a Latin video clip.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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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