LTLA 1: Beginning Latin
About This Course
This course provides the foundations for reading Classical Latin. You will learn Latin fundamentals, including verb conjugations, noun declensions, and the vocabulary of writers such as Caesar, Catullus, and Cicero.
This course constitutes the first part of the Introductory Latin sequence, part of the Literature program at UC San Diego. Those who go on to complete the sequence can fulfill a language requirement in various colleges and majors.
Credit: 4 units
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will have all the tools you need to read the Latin of Classical Rome successfully.
We first learn how Latin syntax and grammar differs from English before mastering the basics of Latin inflection, including three noun declensions and all four verb conjugations. These grammar fundamentals will be reinforced through consistent translation of sentences, both from Latin to English and from English to Latin.
Throughout the course, we will be reading texts from authors such as Cicero, Catullus, and Caesar while also familiarizing ourselves with stories from Roman mythology.
In addition to becoming comfortable with Latin, you will also better understand English grammar and possess a richer English vocabulary.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Meeting Details
Required Live Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
This course includes both synchronous and asynchronous components. Required synchronous sessions will occur twice per week.