Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
4 Hour(s) 56 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Benedict Atchley
Rating
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Course Overview
Classical Latin Course for Beginners
Learn the basics of Classical Latin in this first of two introductory courses. Students who take this course will learn basic Latin grammar and syntax, as well as a comprehensive vocabulary, which expands with each lesson.
Benefits of taking this class include:
- Learning the father language of all Romantic languages (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French). This is an excellent gateway language to learning many new languages in the future.
- Learning the etymology of thousands of English words which derive their meaning from Latin.
- Learning the mechanics of a new language will help students come to a better understanding of grammar in their own language.
Materials Included:
- Short 3-7 minute lectures for each lesson
- Document accompanying each lesson subject, which includes 10-15 vocabulary word list
- Sentences to translate from Latin to English and English to Latin
- Self-test exams every five chapters
- Answer key for exams and translation exercises
- Bonus vocabulary list (which I will continue to add to)
Course Content
- 1 section(s)
- 22 lecture(s)
- Section 1 An Introduction to Classical Latin Lectures
What You’ll Learn
- Learn to read and write Latin, as well as memorize a large vocabulary of Latin words.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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EElevic Pernis
I love how the course just gives you the essentials to memorise. I have Wheelock but it can be too overwhelming with the level of detail it gives. This course is just right. The problem is that Benedict blocks a part of the slide, so if you were watching him, you must read the pdf of the slide whilst watching him. Also, the vocabs have frequent typos, even some of the answers. I don't mind as this can be an exercise of referring to your dictionary, but others might be really annoyed with this. Overall, I'm glad I'm doing this course.
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JJose R Tapia
Easy explanations great teacher
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KKaren K
Interesting informative and helpful
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MMichael Serabian
I think the instructor does a good job covering all of the grammar one would need to know. I would have preferred if we started in a more traditional way of language learning of pronunciation, basic vocab (numbers, colors, objects), and then learn tenses. Overall, I think he did a good job for not being a typical instructor/professor.
