In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.
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The course is designed to deepen and extend your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language.
What will we cover?
We will read, translate and analyse poems from a range of authors.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment
demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style
appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work
demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar
demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Horace, Odes Book 1. Recommended edition Horace: Odes 1, edited by Roland Mayer (Cambridge University Press: 2012). Other editions are also valid.
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.</div>952991557Latin 5 advanced: poetry group159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/a/latin-5-adv-poetry-group-rl150-1024_41.jpgInStockDaytimeTueOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-05-05T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedMay 2026LanguagesRL190159159Latin 5 advanced: poetry group127103159Justin Murraylatin-5-advanced-poetry-group/rl190-2526In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.0000-Available|2026-05-05 00:00:00<p>The course is designed to deepen and extend your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language, whilst also revising some grammar. It is suitable if you are progressing from adapted to unadapted Latin texts. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p>In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.<p>We will read, translate and analyse texts from a range of authors. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p><ul><li>read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment</li><li>demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style</li><li>appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work</li><li>demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar</li><li>demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.</li></ul><p>You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.</p><p>The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.</p><p>Bring writing material. <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p><p>Another Latin 5 advanced class.</p>Classical languagesLatinvirtual2991623Latin 5 advanced: poetry group159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/a/latin-5-adv-poetry-group-rl150-1024_42.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedApr 2026LanguagesRL319159159Latin 5 advanced: poetry group127103159Anna Bulmerlatin-5-advanced-poetry-group/rl319-2526In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00<p>The course is designed to deepen and extend your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language.</p>In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.<p>We will read, translate and analyse poems from a range of authors.</p><ul><li>read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment</li><li>demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style</li><li>appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work</li><li>demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar</li><li>demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.</li></ul><p>You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.</p><p>The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.</p><p>Horace, <em>Odes Book 1</em>. Recommended edition Horace:<em> Odes 1</em>, edited by Roland Mayer (Cambridge University Press: 2012). Other editions are also valid.</p><p>Another Latin 5 advanced: poetry group.</p>Classical languagesLatinvirtual3032482Latin 5 advanced: poetry group159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/a/latin-5-adv-poetry-group-rl150-1024_43.jpgInStockDaytimeTueOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedSep 2026LanguagesRL150159159Latin 5 advanced: poetry group127103159Justin Murraylatin-5-advanced-poetry-group/rl150-2627In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.0000-Available|2026-09-29 00:00:00<p>The course is designed to deepen and extend your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language, whilst also revising some grammar. It is suitable if you are progressing from adapted to unadapted Latin texts. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p>In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.<p>We will read, translate and analyse texts from a range of authors.<a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p><ul><li>read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment</li><li>demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style</li><li>appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work</li><li>demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar</li><li>demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.</li></ul><p>You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.</p><p>The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.</p><p>Bring writing material.<br><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p><p>Another Latin 5 advanced class.</p>Classical languagesLatinvirtual3032491Latin 5 advanced: poetry group159159https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/l/a/latin-5-adv-poetry-group-rl150-1024_44.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedSep 2026LanguagesRL196159159Latin 5 advanced: poetry group127103159Anna Bulmerlatin-5-advanced-poetry-group/rl196-2627In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.0000-Available|2026-09-29 00:00:00<p>The course is designed to deepen and extend your knowledge and appreciation of Latin authors in the original language.</p>In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.<p>We will read, translate and analyse poems from a range of authors.</p><ul><li>read and translate unadapted Latin texts with confidence and enjoyment</li><li>demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the authors’ vocabulary and style</li><li>appreciate some of the themes and language used in the work</li><li>demonstrate improved knowledge of Latin grammar</li><li>demonstrate a thorough understanding of the world of ancient Rome.</li></ul><p>You should have studied Latin for at approximately 5/6 years or have an equivalent advanced knowledge. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.</p><p>The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. 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As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.</p><p>The course combines whole-class discussion work with pair and group work. Depending on students’ wish, grammar instructions and exercises may also be given. Each week students will be assigned passages to prepare and translate at home prior to each class. Students are expected to do a couple of hours’ homework per week and participate in oral classroom activities. Homework will require approx. 2-3 hours per week.</p><p>Bring writing material. <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses">Details of the resources used in this course can be found here</a>.</p>,<p>Horace, <em>Odes Book 1</em>. Recommended edition Horace:<em> Odes 1</em>, edited by Roland Mayer (Cambridge University Press: 2012). 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