Latin001: Introduction to the Latin Language and Culture

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Salvete Discipuli! (Welcome Students!)

This course presents an introduction to the Latin language, including vocabulary, grammar, style, and techniques in reading and translation.

Course Information

Location: Hall Building 201 • Time: MWF 9:30–10:30 A. M., TTR 9–10 A.M.
Instructor: Bret Mulligan • Office: Ryan Hall , Room 105
E-Mail: bmulliga[at]haverford.edu
Phone: x1052 • Website : www.bretmulligan.com
Office Hours: M – F 10:30–11:20 & By Appointment (happily)

Whenever possible, we will learn Latin from its masters, such as Caesar, Cicero, Vergil, and Ovid. We will also explore the language of those of lesser renown that survives on the tombstone, the political slogan, the love poem, and other examples from the daily life of a culture both strangely familiar and refreshingly exotic. In the process, we will learn about Roman history, mythology, literature, religion, and more, as well as enhance your understanding of English grammar, increase your English vocabulary, and generally improve of language and communication skills.

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Carmina Latina Popularia: Student Translations of Popular Songs