Introductory Ecclesiastical Latin
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AL101–AL102 |
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Semesters 1 & 2, 2012 Thursday 2.00pm —5.00pm |
These units will introduce the student to the basic grammar and vocabulary of Latin and develop skills in translating ecclesiastical Latin into English.
Prerequisites
| AL101: |
none |
| AL102: |
AL101 or equivalent |
Requirements
3 hours per week
Assessment
| per semester unit | |
| regular written assignments and tests |
50% |
| one 2 hour written examination |
50% |
Students are advised that their participation in the course will be greatly facilitated by their having some knowledge of the terminology of pedagogical grammar (for example, what a case, an adverb and a preposition are). Students are strongly encouraged to review an English grammar (or a grammar in their native language) prior to the start of the course.
Prescribed Texts
- Collins, John F. A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 1985.
Bibliography
- Goldman, Norma, and Ladislas Szymanski. English Grammar for Students of Latin: The Study Guide for Those Learning Latin. 2nd ed. Ann Arbor, MI: Olivia & Hill, 1993.
- Jones, Peter V., and Keith C. Sidwell. Reading Latin: Text, Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986.
- Lowe, Joyce E. Church Latin for Beginners: An Elementary Course of Exercises in Ecclesiastical Latin. London: Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1923.
- Stelten, Leo F. Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin: With an Appendix of Latin Expressions Defined and Clarified. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1995.
- Sidwell, Keith. Reading Medieval Latin. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995