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Designed for North American students, this special version of the Oxford Latin Course combines the best features of both modern and traditional methods of Latin teaching, providing an exciting, stimulating introduction and approach to Latin based on the reading of original texts. In this four-volume North American edition, the order of declensions corresponds to customary U.S. usage, and the spelling has been Americanized. In addition, it offers full-color illustrations and photographs throughout Parts I and II and an expanded Teacher's Book with translations for each part. Parts I-III (now available in hardcover editions) are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace, now based more closely on historical sources, which helps students to get to know real Romans--with their daily activities, concerns, and habits--and to develop an understanding of Roman civilization during the time of Cicero and Augustus. Part IV (paperback) is a reader consisting of extracts from Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, Virgil, Livy, and Ovid. The second edition of the Oxford Latin Course has been carefully designed to maximize student interest, understanding, and competence. It features a clearer presentation of grammar, revised narrative passages, new background sections, more emphasis on daily life and on the role of women, a greater number and variety of exercises, and review chapters and tests. Each chapter opens with a set of cartoons with Latin captions that illustrate new grammar points. A Latin reading follows, with new vocabulary highlighted in the margins and follow-up exercises that focus on reading comprehension and grammatical analysis. A background essay in English concludes each chapter. Covering a variety of topics--from history to food, from slavery to travel, these engaging essays present a well-rounded picture of Augustan Rome. The Oxford Latin Course, Second Edition offers today's students and teachers an exceptionally engaging and attractive introduction to the language, literature, and culture of Rome--one that builds skills effectively and is exciting to use.
Series: Oxford Latin Course
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (June 24, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195215508
ISBN-13: 978-0195215502
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.6 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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I taught Latin I for 20+ years in the public school system and stayed frustrated with the texts we were given to use. Now that I'm teaching independently and can choose my own text, I'm going with the Oxford Latin Course. The vocabulary is similar to other texts, but this series gives accessible translations so students can master that important skill early. I'm also pleased that the OLC does not give dull grammar exercises but presents important concepts and gives practice through the cartoons, the translations, etc. The lessons are short and move quickly. The cultural info is also good. Other than wishing for more info on derivatives, I'm enjoying using it to teach Lain 1 students.
I thought this book has been helpful getting me to learn Latin so far. I bought the CD with it to help practice hearing it and get some pronunciations down. If I were a brand new language learner completely, I don't know how helpful this was, but my background in studying German for 9 years helped me understand things like the accusative case and made me pay attention to verb-endings. If you've never studied a foreign language before, I would hesitate to do this alone.
My grandson, for whom this was a gift, advises me that this is a wonderful Latin review book. It reinforces his Latin studies from middle school. He studies it daily to reinforce his knowledge of the language.
I am a collector of curriculum, and Latin resources in particular. This is a fabulous book! Well laid out and paced, very clear instruction on grammar and pronunciation. Highly recommended!
Quick delivery. Book condition is as described. Price is reasonable.
This book was written in a manner that makes it easy to learn Latin, if you can believe that! My son used this book in school and enjoyed it.
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