UHVD0001 Fundamentals of Latin grammar

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Karla Vymětalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Karla Vymětalová, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
The student is to learn about the pronunciation of the Latin language, basic grammatical categories, basic grammar - verb timing, lowering of substantives, adjectives and pronouns.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Teach the student the basics of grammar of the Latin language - lowering 1st to 5th declinations, prepositions, lowering of adjectives, timing of verbs. Introduce him to the principies of translation of the Latin aunt on the basis of translation of simple sentences, on which the student can verify his knowledge of grammar as well as his ability to translate stylisticaly correct.
Learning outcomes
Based on basic knowledge of Latin grammar the student is able to translate simpler texts. He learned to work with the dictionary in connection with translation and to use the methodology of translation from Latin to Czech in practise.
Syllabus
  • 1. Latin alphabet, reading and writing; development of the Latin language. 2. Pronunciation of the Latin language, reading of Latin texts 3. 1st declination of substantives 4. 1st declination of substantives 5. 1st conjugation of Latin verb 6. 1st conjugation of Latin verb 7. 2nd declination of substantives 8. 2nd declination of aubstantives 9. 2nd - 4th conjugation of Latin verb 10. 2nd - 4th conjugation of Latin verb 11. Lowering of adjectives of the 1st and 2nd declination 12. Pronouns 13. Methods of translation of Latin to the Czech language
Literature
    required literature
  • Mikulová, J. Základní kurz latiny I. Brno 2014.
  • Stroh, Wilfried. Latina je mrtvá, ať žije latina! Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7298-508-. info
    recommended literature
  • Hans H. Orberg. Familia Romana. Lingua latina per se illustrata. Řím, 2013. info
  • Panhuis, D. Gramatika latiny. Praha 2014.
  • Klosová, M. Vestibulum. Praha 2004. info
  • Přecechtělová, M. Latina nejen pro teology. Praha 2005.
Teaching methods
Frontal instruction in lessons - theoretical preparation, exercises, homeworks.
Assessment methods
Written test. Attendance at seminars (75%), active access in classes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2024.
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