Course
GPS02 - Latin (II)
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General Information
| Course Type | On Campus |
| Course Category | P6. Languages |
| Description | Teaching Objective: This course systematically constructs a robust foundation in Latin grammar and advanced syntax, cultivating core competencies in independent reading, textual collation, and translation of philosophical literature. Emphasis is placed on providing Latin philosophical vocabulary and analytical guidance, as well as parsing the unique stylistic and rhetorical features of medieval Scholastic philosophers. This includes the textual interpretation of the intellectual expressions of pivotal thinkers, such as St. Boethius, St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Duns Scotus. Teaching Content: Grounded in the textual analysis of selected literature and masterpieces, the course encompasses philosophical poetry and classical essays aligned with core analytical dimensions. Training in the Standardized Application of Language: In-depth analysis of the grammatical category of number (singular and plural), the three genders, and the five declension patterns of nouns. Mastery of the degrees and syntactical functions of adjectives. Proficiency in navigating the modification structures of adverbs and pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns) within sentences. Clear distinction between the morphological forms of cardinal and ordinal numbers. Special emphasis is placed on identifying standard tenses and personal endings of verbs, establishing definitive criteria for assessing active and passive voice conjugations, deponent verbs, and irregular verbs. Proficient Application of Main and Subordinate Clauses: Delineation of the constituents of complex sentences along with their relevant grammatical components. Comprehension of the syntactical characteristics of the Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative, Ablative, and Vocative cases. Comprehensive understanding of non-finite forms, including gerunds, infinitives, and participles. Accurate determination of sentence structures through locative and temporal markers. Mastery of methods for deconstructing multi-layered compound sentences, specifically the division of coordinate and subordinate clauses, as well as conjunction-induced series (including direct questions, indirect questions, relative clauses, consecutive clauses, concessive clauses, causal clauses, temporal clauses, and comparative clauses). Parsing of the subjunctive mood, inverted structures, imperative structures, and conditional clauses. Teaching Mode: Lecture, Q&A Dialogue, Group Interaction, Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Training Assessment Mode: Oral Examination and Written Examination |
| College Organization Structure | Holy Spirit Institute of Philosophy |
| Course Tuition Fee | 1380.00 |
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