Introduction to Latin

obligatory courses

Classroom

Learning Latin from scratch (grammar, syntax, vocabulary) with emphasis on the word formation, especially for the presence of Latin into modern languages. For centuries in the countries of Western civilization knowledge of Latin measured the level of education; Today, although Latin fell out of common use, without even a basic understanding of what was, and how it operates today in European languages is difficult to speak about humanistic education.

Learning Latin is part into the theme of humanistic studies. Through the introduction of inflection and syntax of the Latin language and vocabulary - prepares participants to understand the very difficult texts in Latin, as well as identifying the role and function of Latin and still living tradition of ancient culture in all European languages and literature, as well as to further linguistic studies and broadens your knowledge of the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and its impact on the language and culture of Europe

The course format includes lectures combined with exercises; for each class, students must prepare homework

he purpose of the course is:

- to introduce the Latin language;

- to give an overview of Latin inflection and syntax;

- to enable the student to read short continuous texts.

materials prepared by the teacher

Latin-polish dictionary, by J. Mańkowski or K. Kumaniecki or J. Korpanty, published by PWN;

Krótka gramatyka języka łacińskiego, by M. Wielewski

Mitologia, by J. Parandowski, pub. By Puls

Literatura Greków i Rzymian, by Z. Kubiak, published by Znak

Ludzie, zwyczaje i obyczaje starożytnej Grecji i Rzymu, by L. Winniczuk, published by PWN 2008

Mała encyklopedia kultury antycznej, publ. by PIW 1983

After completing the course the student knows the most important issues concerning inflection and syntax of the Latin language and the basic vocabulary needed to further linguistic studies, as well as expanding their knowledge of the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.

After completing two semesters, the student should:

- Isolated read simple text using Latin dictionary.

- The ability to determine the etymology of words of Latin origin in European languages.

- Identify the extent to which Latin vocabulary and grammar and syntax elements are present in European languages, explains the meaning and origin of many "foreign words" in Polish

On completion of the course the student:

(KNOWLEDGE)

– knows basics of morphology of Classical Latin;

– knows basics of syntax of Classical Latin;

(SKILLS)

– is able to analyse a simple Latin text with respect to syntactic elements;

– is able to analyse a simple Latin text with respect to morphological elements;

(ATTITUDES)

- employs his knowledge of language to translate simple Latin texts;

– discusses the importance of cultural differences in the translatory practice.

The final mark is given on the ground of the student’s preparation to classes and activity during them, tests written during the two semesters, written final examination. Attendance to classes is obligatory however absence from two classes during a semester is allowed. In the case of absence from more numbers of classes a student has to get credit for them during the office hours of their teacher (translate the two or three Latin texts).

Written final examination aimed at checking the student’s knowledge of morphology and syntax and his ability of correctly translating continuous texts.

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