[Fish]PHI 2400 - Introductory Latin


This course aims at presenting the Latin language as an important element for the development of the Western civilization.
The Latin declensions and conjugations, proverbs and vocabulary will be part of the drilling exercise, in order to experience the Roman mentality and logic.
Students are expected to broaden their cultural horizon and obtain a deeper understanding of the mechanism of human expression through speech.


Sept 8 - Dec 1, 2009 (Tuesdays)

Venue: Y.C. Liang Hall (潤昌堂) - LPN LT
Time: 18:30-21:15
Teacher: Louis Ha

The ultimate outcomes of Latin studies relate to your quality of consciousness,
and to the breadth and depth of your vision.

- Claude Pavur


Lesson 1 (Sept 08, 2009): General Introduction; Latin phonology

Lesson 2 (Sept 15, 2009): Morphology, nouns, cases and declensions 1-2

Lesson 3 (Sept 22, 2009): Adjectives 1-2, Adjective agreements, Declensions 4-5 - Select a Latin author

Lesson 4 (Sept 29, 2009): Declension 3, Adjectives 3, comparison of adjectives: Aesop's Fables

Lesson 5 (Oct 06, 2009): Pronouns

Lesson 6 (Oct 13, 2009): Adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, particles, numerals

Lesson 7 (Oct 20, 2009): mid-term test, Latin Syntax, Tenses, deponens, "esse", Conjugations 1-2

Lesson 8 (Oct 27, 2009): Conjugations 3-4: Aesop's Fables

Lesson 9 (Nov 03, 2009): Irregular, defective and impersonal verbs

Lesson 10 (Nov 10, 2009): Verbal nouns and adjectives, Sentences

Lesson 11 (Nov 17, 2009): Speeches, subjunctive tenses, sequence of tenses

Lesson 12 (Nov 24, 2009): Clauses, conditional statements: Aesop's Fables

Lesson 13 (Dec 01, 2009): Presentation and Final test

Moodle CUHK

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Latin Authors

Latin Exercise Online (LEO)

Latin Exercise Online - 2 (LEO 2)

100 maxims to be learnt by heart for dictations

Assessment

LATIN GRAMMAR
  • 史記孔子世家 - 余讀孔氏書
  • 关于《马氏文通》
  • 关于《马氏文通》2
  • 《马氏文通》出版情况简述 - 郭万青
  • Declensions of Nouns, pronouns and Adjectives
  • Conjugations of Verbs
  • Prepositions, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Particles, Numerals
  • Syntax
  • subjunctives in independent sentences
  • ut, cum, si, quod

  • VACABULARY:
  • Nouns
  • Adjectives
  • Verbs

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    LATIN APPRECIATION
  • Music - Gregorian, polyphonic, modern
  • News - broadcast by the Finnish Radio
  • Magister ait - the Master says
  • Seneca - quotes from "De Ira"
  • Latin Fables
  • Assimil - Latin
  • Reference material

    Photo of Class 2008-09
    Photo of Class 2007-08
    Photo of Class 2005-06
    Photo of Class 2004-05


    You are welcome to report mistakes or offer me suggestions.

    Due date for PHI 2400 Assignment

    Dec. 01 - Written report (3,000 words)

    Guidelines on proper use of source material
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/p02a.htm

    Proper use of online resources
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/p02b.htm

    Citation styles
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/p03.htm

    Declaration to be included in assignments
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/declaration_en.doc

    應包括在提交作業內的聲明
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/declaration_b5.doc





    updated on 2009/09/13