Module One

INTRODUCING CAECILIUS AND HIS FAMILY

Introduction

This module should be read in conjunction with the Programme of Study.

The Programme of Study lists the topics that are in each module and gives you the relevant pages for your coursebook, whether it is a physical book or one of the eBooks. Some of the web links given are to help with grammar, and some are of historical and cultural interest. Whilst you have signed up to learn Latin, the Romans would not have understood anyone who was not interested in all aspects of a society that was being studied. The ways they thought, the places they lived and the literature they read all went to make them the people we study today and, as always, language reflects the attitudes of the people that speak it. Do have a look at the cultural links and read anything about the Romans that will enhance your experience of the ancient world. Each topic relates to a stage in the Cambridge Latin Course.

Please note: Remember to learn vocabulary as you go along, and most importantly to download the Defined Vocabulary List from the Syllabus on Canvas. This is vocabulary that you are expected to know for the examination. It would be a good idea to cross-reference this vocabulary with the checklists at the end of each stage; in this way you will find that you have learnt the vast majority of the words on it in a steady way.

Download READ - Before You Start: Grammar

Download READ - General Information on Assignments

EXPLORE - Latin Verb Conjugator (Verbix) Links to an external site. 

Extra Support

Students in North America using Elevate should refer to the document below for details of variations between their newer edition of the course and the course materials on Canvas: 

Download READ - Note for Students in North America Using Elevate

Resources to support these variations will be found where relevant in topics under the heading Extra Support. However, these resources will be useful for all students wishing to enrich their experience of the course.

Topics

The first assignment is based on eBook I, Stages 1-6. It covers the basic grammar and word order of Latin and introduces you to the family whose lives we shall be following in Pompeii. Learn the vocabulary checklists as you go along. It saves time and heartache later!

Topic One (1.1): Meeting the family, the nominative case and some basic verbs

Topic Two (1.2): Daily life, the accusative case and a chance to practise what you have learnt

Topic Three (1.3): Some more Pompeian characters and practice on verbs

Topic Four (1.4): The Forum and 1st and 2nd person singular of verbs

Topic Five (1.5): The Theatre, nominative plural and the plural of verbs

Topic Six (1.6): Slavery and the imperfect and perfect tenses