Latin for Research

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Latin for Research
Leerdoelen	- The student is familiar with the basics of Latin grammar and syntax, and has built a basic vocabulary - The student can translate simple Latin texts from different periods - The student can use dictionaries and grammars effectively to aid his/her understanding of Latin texts - The student can relate a difficult Latin text to its published translation and critically assess the nature of this translation - The student has some familiarity with a range of original Latin sources and some experience of translating them - The student can critically reflect on the benefits for his/her own research of studying a source in the original Latin
Omschrijving	The course aims to introduce students quickly to the basics of the Latin language, and to familiarise them with the tools needed for tackling original sources. Study of grammar and vocabulary will be combined from the start with engagement with original Latin sources. Students will not only get to know the basics of the language but also experience the excitement and the depth of cultural understanding which the study of a text in the original can offer. The participants will also put their new skills into practice by working on a Latin source or text (of any period) which they can select according to their specific research interests.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege
Toetsvorm	schriftelijk tentamen
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. B.L. Reitz-Joosse
Docent(en)	dr. B.L. Reitz-Joosse ,dr. C.M. van der Keur
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Introduction to Latin (2nd edition) Susan C. Shelmerdine 9781585103904 ca. €  38,00 Collins Latin Dictionary & Grammar (2016, 2nd edition) Collins 9780008167677 ca. €  15,00
Entreevoorwaarden	geen
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba Open colleges Letteren - semester I keuze Ba Vrije keuzeruimte / Bijvakken overig  (Grieks en Latijn) - semester I keuze