Tutor: Michael Dougherty
Latin may well be the most important and influential language ever spoken or written by human beings. It has been in use for some 2800 years. It was first spoken by the ancient Romans around the 8th century BCE and first written by them a few centuries later. It was then in continual use throughout Europe as a lingua franca for scholars, merchants, the clergy, and the upper classes generally, right through to the Middle Ages and beyond. Latin is also notable for having spawned the modern European Romance languages, including French, Italian, Spanish and a number of others.
Venue: 232 Adelaide St
Monday 9.30am - 10.45am. Classes start 2 February, finish 6 April.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 5 (maximum 15)
A pre-requisite for this course is to have completed the U3A's Latin beginner's course.
The course is based upon the Jones and Sidwell Reading Latin Books of which there are three, Text and Vocabulary, Grammar and Exercises and An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin. We will approximately have completed up to and including Chapter 3A by the end of Term 4 2025.
We learn together using a peer to peer model of learning under the tutelage of Michael Dougherty. You are welcome to contact Michael by email or phone if you have any queries.
If you are a U3A Brisbane member you may enrol in this class online using the Enrol button below. You will be asked to provide your membership number and name for identification.
If you wish to obtain further information about this class before enrolling, you may send a message to the tutor using the Send Enquiry Message button below.