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Latin Language and Culture
This course offers a comprehensive appraisal of
the language of ancient Rome. It also explores
some central features of Latin literature. In this
course we aim to examine the cultural context
surrounding classical Latin and its successors.
In the first term, those who have knowledge of
Latin grammar will be able to review it at a
leisurely pace, while people with little or no
knowledge will have an opportunity to learn the
basics of the Latin grammar. Aspects such as
the origins and development of the Latin
language, its power of communication,
comparisons between formal and informal Latin
in antiquity and beyond will also be considered.
The second term will be devoted to a careful
study of the Latin literary language through
samplings of Latin authors, in both poetry and
prose, ranging from antiquity to early modern
times. We will consider the relevance of the
past in the present and there will be time to
explore some favourite topics in more detail
through inclusive but leisurely class discussion.
This course will be offered at both beginners
and intermediate levels. Sufficient numbers
must enrol for the course to go ahead.
How to apply
You may register and pay by credit/laser card
online at
after 7 August 2012 or you can
download an application form and send it with a
cheque/draft/postal money order made payable
to Trinity College no. 1 account to: Patricia
Stapleton, Extramural Administrator, School of
Histories and Humanities, room 3141, Arts
Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Applications can be made in person on
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. in
the Extramural Office (room 3141 of the Arts
Building).
Fee
€
250 for the course. A concession rate is
available to second and third level students and
people whose primary source of income is
social welfare, health board or a government-
sponsored employment scheme.
Time and place
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. (venue to be
confirmed). Please check our website
after 7 August 2012 for update or text ‘INFO’ to
087 2572015.
Duration
The course comprises of one class per week
over two twelve-week terms commencing
Wednesday, 26 September 2012 and
recommencing Wednesday, 16 January 2013.
There is a one week break in each term (5-9
November 2012 and 25 February-1 March
2013) when no classes will take place.
Slavonic Languages
(Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech,
Polish, Russian)
The Department of Russian and Slavonic
Studies is always happy to consider enquiries
about Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Polish and
Russian language courses not currently
advertised. If you or your company have a
particular need please contact the Executive
Officer, Department of Russian and Slavonic
Studies, room 5045, Arts Building, Trinity
College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1896, email:
website: