Hocbigg - Latin

Contents

• Summary
• Communities
• Curriculum
• Code of conduct

Summary

The Latin curriculum is a complete education in Latin using online materials.

The resource page can be found here: latin/resources.

Organization

This repository is organized into 2 main components:

• Core Curriculum (this page): the foundational knowledge of the field;
• Advanced Topics: focused study in specific areas;

Process: Learners may work through the curriculum independently or collaboratively, and either sequentially or selectively.

• For simplicity, courses in the Core Curriculum are ordered according to their prerequisites.
• The Core Curriculum provides a shared foundation and is intended to be completed in full.
• Advanced Topics are optional; learners are encouraged to select one area of focus and complete all courses within that topic.

Note: When there are courses or books that don't fit into the curriculum but are otherwise of high quality, they belong in extras/courses, extras/readings.

How to contribute

Communities

• Forums:
  • Textkit Greek and Latin Forums
  • Latin Discussion Forum
  • Latin Language Stack Exchange
• Subreddits: r/latin
• Discord servers: Latin & Ancient Greek
• You can also interact through GitHub issues. If there is a problem with a course, or a change needs to be made to the curriculum, this is the place to start the conversation. Read more here.

• Join our Discord server (for discussions around this and other curricula):

  

Curriculum

• Foundations of Latin
  • A. Pronunciation, Orthography, and Basic Morphology
  • B. Inductive Grammar and Adapted Reading
• Structural Mastery of Latin Grammar
  • A. Systematic Grammar and Syntax
  • B. Prose-Based Reading Consolidation
• Transition to Authentic Latin Texts
  • A. Authentic Prose Primary
  • B. Roman Historical and Cultural Context
• Latin Poetry and Literary Technique
  • A. Metrics and Poetic Language
  • B. Major Poets and Genres

How to use this curriculum

Core Sections

These four sections form the essential backbone of the curriculum. Work through them sequentially, completing each one before moving to the next. They will give you the ability to read, understand, and appreciate real Latin texts with confidence.

1. Foundations of Latin (Complete Beginner)
   Start here. This section teaches pronunciation, basic grammar, and reading skills using the most beginner-friendly method available.

2. Structural Mastery of Latin Grammar
   Next. Here you gain systematic control of grammar and syntax, and begin reading slightly longer and more authentic prose passages.

3. Transition to Authentic Latin Texts
   After the previous section. You now read real, unadapted Roman prose (especially from the Republican and early Imperial periods) with commentary and support.

4. Latin Poetry and Literary Technique
   Follows directly after Section III. This introduces the reading of Latin poetry, meter, and the major poetic genres, completing the core reading skills needed for most university-level Latin study.

Foundations of Latin

A. Pronunciation, Orthography, and Basic Morphology

B. Inductive Grammar and Adapted Reading

Structural Mastery of Latin Grammar

A. Systematic Grammar and Syntax

B. Prose-Based Reading Consolidation

Transition to Authentic Latin Texts

A. Authentic Prose (Primary)

B. Roman Historical and Cultural Context

Latin Poetry and Literary Technique

A. Metrics and Poetic Language

B. Major Poets and Genres

Code of conduct

Hocbigg's code of conduct.