Living Latin Course

Application instructions may be obtained from Professor Brian Krostenko, Department of Classics and Oriental Languages, University of Notre Dame, 304 O'Shaughnessy, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.

• Disce utendo. Language learning must be an active process, as Comenius urged four centuries ago: Omnis lingua usu potius discitur quam praeceptis, id est, audiendo, legendo, relegendo, imitationem manu et lingua temptando quam creberrume. Accordingly, the Cursus aims to return to Latin these pedagogical techniques which have been proven again and again in the modern languages: activating orality, developing compositional ability, emphasizing vocabulary growth, focusing on simple variation, using graduated exercises, and improving processing strategies.

• Disce te immergendo. Language learning is aided by maximal exposure and immersion in the language. A residential setting devoted strictly to Latin allows participants more linguistic exposure and support than can be had in a typical academic course.

• Disce docendo. Participants will often learn best by teaching others, either in group work or in full-class presentations. The Cursus encourages a workshop environment which equips participants (especially those teaching during the year) with materials and experiences that are transferrable to their ordinary teaching environment.

Language classes and vocabulary building. Classwork will involve pattern drills, writing exercises, group work, dialogs, synonym and antonym exercises, Latin word-formation, and use of visual materials.

Reading and discussion. Texts will come from ancient, medieval, and modern Latin sources. Such classes will include questioning by the instructor or participants, glossing of vocabulary by alternative Latin expressions, paraphrasing and restatement of the text, and open discussion. Extensive use of visual material, recitations, and performances.

Workshop activities. Participants are encouraged to prepare presentations and lead activities for the benefits of others in the course.

Weekends: Field trips, projects, and reading assignments

Costs and Academic Credit

• The Cursus includes two segments:
  • July 1-13: Intermediate Latin Immersion (3 sem. hours)
  • July15-27: Advanced Latin Immersion (3 sem. hours)
  Students can attend both segments or the first segment only.
• Tuition (3 sem. hours) $ 302 ($ 569 for 6 sem. hours)
  
• Room and Board (19 meals/week): $ 376 for 2 weeks ($ 752 for 4 weeks)
• Blankets, bed linen, and necessary room furniture are provided by the University. No janitorial services to individual rooms.