Latin II

Teacher(s)

Delanaye Lysiane;

Language

French

Prerequisites

LFIAL1180 or LFIAL1181 or equivalent

Main themes

Study of classical Latin grammar (school level): morphology (nominal and verbal) and basic syntax. In addition, basic vocabulary and translation of short (versions) and long (cursive) texts are taught.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	independently translate a classical Latin text at a standard level. He/she is therefore able to take a course in Latin Authors;
2	explain nominal morphology;
3	explain verbal morphology;
4	translate basic vocabulary into Latin-French and French-Latin.
5	translate simple French sentences into Latin (theme).

Content

The course aims to develop students' knowledge of classical Latin, with special emphasis on nominal and verbal morphology. The objective is to acquire as soon as possible an easy reading of classical texts of medium difficulty.
The course is a systematic presentation of the most common nominal and verbal structures in classical Latin. This presentation is complemented by several examples, given in a series of Latin sentences that had to be translated into French. The course also allows the acquisition and enrichment of basic Latin vocabulary.
The course material has several complementary axes :
1) Nominal and verbal morphologies.
2) Knowledge of a basic vocabulary, defined by C. Meyerson-Dethoor, G. Schouppe, Index. Manuel de vocabulaire et dictionnaire de latin, 5e éd. rev., Louvain-la-Neuve, De Boeck, 2018 (Lavency).
3) Syntactic structures: mastering the structures encountered in the exercises (in complement to the course LGLOR 1143 «Langue latine»).
A program of Latin versions, the objective of which is to fix theoretical learning and improve translation technique, is also planned as part of the practical exercises.

Teaching methods

Alternating interactive class sessions and practical work.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation of the learning outcomes will take place as follows:
- Regular tests during practical work sessions, which will be worth 20% of the final grade.
- Written test of theoretical knowledge and practical skills (including theme and version). This test will be worth 40% of the final mark.
- Oral test to check mastery of cursive reading. This test will be worth 40% of the final mark.

Online resources

Files used during the classes are available on Moodle. 

Bibliography

• A. Cart, P. Grimal e.a., Grammaire latine, Paris, Nathan, 2007.
• A.-M. Boxus, M. Lavency, Clauis. Grammaire latine pour la lectu­re des auteurs, 4e éd. Louvain-la-Neuve, De Boeck, 2017 (Lavency).
• J. Michel, Grammaire de base du latin, Anvers, De Sikkel, 1978.
• Ch. Meyerson-Dethoor, G. Schouppe, Index. Manuel de vocabulaire et dictionnaire de latin, 5e éd. rev., Paris-Louvain-la-Neuve, 1997, 235 p. (Lavency).
• F. Gaffiot, Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, 3e éd. rev. et augm, Paris, Hachette, 2005.

Faculty or entity

EHAC