LATIN LANGUAGE 1
LINGUA LATINA I
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| 2020/2021 | 6 |
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| Alessio Torino |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the phonetics, morphology and syntax of the Latin language.
Program
The course will propose an anthology of Latin texts, especially Catullus, Virgil and Suetonius whose texts will serve as a starting point for a grammatical and syntactic comment.
In order to assimilate the course topics it will be necessary to have at least a basic level of knowledge of the Latin language. Knowledge of Italian grammar and syntax is essential.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Understanding of texts in the original language and recognition of morpho-syntactic categories.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Course books
1. Catullus, Poems, 1-8, 22, 23, 31, 39, 42, 50, 101 (C. Valerii Catulli Carmina. Recognovit R. A. B. Mynors, Oxford 1967).
2. Virgil, Eclogues, (P. Vergili Maronis, Opera. Recognovit R.A.B. Mynors, Oxford 1969);
3. Suetonius, Life of Caligula (C. Svetoni Tranquilli De vita Caesarum books 8. Recognovit R.A. Kaster).
- Assessment
Oral exam, after passing the written assessment test.
Students will have to demonstrate their ability to translate and comment from a grammatical and syntactic point of view all the texts provided for in the program.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
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