Learning outcomes

Learn to read and communicate in at least one language other than French.

Goals

Intended for students who have not followed the complete Latin course in secondary school or who have gaps in grammar and vocabulary, as well as for students who have successfully completed Initiation to the Latin Language (LCLAB009), the objectives of this course are the independent reading of Latin texts of moderate difficulty and the mastery of the vocabulary and grammatical notions necessary for this purpose.

Content

The teaching consists on the one hand of the theoretical exposition of advanced grammar points (illustrated by sentences translated during the course), and on the other hand of the analysis and translation of short texts by authors from the different periods of Latinity (possibly organised in sequences). In this way, it gives pride of place to the methods and techniques of literary translation. Incidentally, the texts will introduce the student to various aspects of Roman civilisation and the history of Latin literature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times.

Assessment method

The teaching unit is examined in writing in January and June. The final (June) mark is the average of the marks for the two examinations.

In the event of failure in January, the first four-month subject will not be reassessed in June.

In the event of a mark of less than 10/20 in June, the 2nd session exam covers the whole of the EU subject (regardless of the result of the January exam).

 

Sources, references and any support material

The vocabulary to be assimilated as part of the course (the 1000 "essential" words) is collected in a printed syllabus; it is also made available in an Excel file on Webcampus. The vocabulary is identical to that studied in the Introduction to Latin course, LCLAB009.

Text files (including vocabulary) and grammar sheets are distributed throughout the year by the teacher, and are made available to students on Webcampus, along with any additional information (PowerPoint presentations, etc.).

The following books are also recommended (without obligation) to students:

  • A.-M. Boxus, Précis de grammaire latine, available online at http://bcs.fltr.ucl.ac.be/gramm/001.tabgram.html.
  • A.-M. Boxus, M. Lavency, Clavis. Latin grammar for reading authors. New edition with the collaboration of D. Longrée and G. Schouppe, De Boeck, 2014 (numerous reprints).
  • M. de Give, Latin Grammar, 15th edition, De Boeck, 2011.
  • Gaffiot de poche. Latin-French dictionary, Hachette, 2001.

Language of instruction

Français