A Little More Latin - West Bridgford Library - Community Learning

Key details

• Date: 8 November - 13 December 2021
• Sessions: Mondays: 1pm - 3pm
• No. sessions: 6
• Venue: West Bridgford Library, Nottingham
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 15
• Cost: FREE - £54

About this course

The principle aim of this course is to build on what was achieved in A Little Latin, to continue to find interest and enjoyment and to enhance our understanding of the influence of Latin on modern European languages.

What will be covered on the course?  

• We will discover a greater range of Latin words and phrases commonly used in English  
• We will work towards a knowledge of basic grammar, principally through reading and analysing Latin texts. 
• We will read more complex sentences together and translate with the help of a dictionary. 
• We will research and discuss a range of Classical Latin authors and read extracts from their work. 
• Each week learners will be given readings and exercises to complete in their Guided Learning Hours. 
• Handouts will be sent in advance of each session and power points will be shared immediately after each session. 

What will learners achieve by the end of the course? 

• You will be able to identify, and use correctly, common Latin phrases used in English and understand their origins. 
• You will recognize Latin roots of a range of English words. 
• You will be able to read more complex sentences and be aware how a Latin sentence works. 
• You will be in a position to decide if you want to undertake further study in the area and understand what such study would entail. 
• You will have had a positive and enjoyable experience and will understand more about both Latin and English even if you decide not to continue with any formal study.  
• You will feel more confident about your ability to study a new subject and less intimidated by the idea of an ‘elite’ language. 

You will need:

• Access to a Latin dictionary is useful but not essential. 

What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course? 

• You will need to have followed the Little Latin Course or have studied Latin in the past. Even if you think you have forgotten everything you learnt at school you will remember some of the concepts and rules. 
• It is not suitable for beginners. 

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

Book your place

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