Introduction to Latin - Softcover

Susan C. Shelmerdine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158510390X ISBN 13: 9781585103904

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2013

Synopsis

Introduction to Latin, Second Edition is a complete introductory Latin text specifically designed for college level courses taught for three hours credit over a two semester period. The text is designed as a streamlined and uncluttered approach to Latin and grammar, providing a complete course, but without the nuance of more advanced explanations that hinder the first year student's mastery of the material. It covers all aspects of Latin grammar in a familiar pedagogical flow, with English grammar explained as needed, providing students with an in text reference point for new Latin material. Real Latin readings occur throughout the text, early and often, in the form of sentences and short passages. They are unconnected, providing the instructor the option of covering them as time and need allows. This text also includes a variety of exercises that provide different approaches to mastery of the language, especially in the early chapters.

About this title

About the Authors

Susan C. Shelmerdine is Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She is also the author of Homeric Hymns, available from Focus Publishing.

Susan C. Shelmerdine is Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She is also the author ofHomeric Hymns, available from Focus Publishing.

From the Back Cover

Introduction to Latin, Second Edition is an introductory Latin textbook designed with a streamlined flow that allows it to be completed in one year. Its concise and uncluttered approach gives students what they need to master the material. Grammar is integrated within the context of reading fluency. Innovative exercises provide translation practice as well as build “instinctive skills” that prepare students for reading authentic Latin works.

New to the Second Edition

• Order of presentation introduces concepts evenly to students throughout entire course
• End-of-chapter derivatives exercises provide practice connecting English words with their Latin roots
• Final three chapters provide bridge to intermediate Latin through longer, minimally edited readings
• Revised selection of readings build on the skills students accumlate with each chapter
• Online exercises, audio recordings, and more accompany each chapter at http://courses.pullins.com

“Shelmerdine has greatly improved an already excellent book. . . . I have always liked the way she explains concepts, such as sentence patterns, subordinate clauses, correlating conjunctions, etc., that other books take for granted.”
Thomas Kohn, Wayne State University

Susan C. Shelmerdine is Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She is also the author of Homeric Hymns, available from Focus Publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 158510390X
• ISBN 13: 9781585103904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392