Disce! An Introductory Latin Course, Volume I
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Author Description
Product Description Designed to bring students to the point where they can read Latin fluently, "DISCE! "combines the best of both the grammar approach and reading method. An original, unified story provides controlled introduction to vocabulary and grammar in context while also utilizing orderly and clear grammar explanations in every chapter. It thus combines the grammar approach and the reading-based approach. The guiding principle throughout is what is best for the student and for the particular concepts being studied at any given moment. Additionally, "Disce!" weaves culture throughout the text, and stresses the role of Classical culture in the modern world by the many links drawn between Latin and modern languages, and between Roman practices and modern culture. "Disce" "! "is also the first text to be supported by MyLatinLab, providing the most modern course management and online support to a Classical language. "DISCE! "is for use in introductory Latin programs and is suitable for both high school and college students.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the most effective pedagogical framework for teaching Latin by synthesizing traditional grammar-based instruction with contemporary reading-based methodologies. Authors Kenneth F. Kitchell Jr. and Thomas Sienkewicz leverage their extensive experience in Classical studies to create a curriculum that prioritizes student fluency. The book utilizes a unified narrative thread to contextualize vocabulary and syntax, ensuring that learners encounter linguistic concepts within a coherent story rather than in isolation. By integrating cultural history and modern linguistic connections, the authors provide a comprehensive environment for mastering the language.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A dual-methodological approach combining systematic grammar instruction with contextual reading practice.
- A continuous, original narrative that serves as the primary vehicle for introducing new vocabulary and grammatical structures.
- Explicit connections between Roman cultural practices and modern societal frameworks.
- Integrated pedagogical tools designed for both high school and college-level introductory Latin programs.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Academic reviewers have noted that the text successfully bridges the gap between traditional grammar-focused textbooks and modern reading-based curricula. The consensus among educators is that the authors' eclectic approach provides a highly functional and creative solution for students aiming to achieve reading proficiency in Latin.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2010-09-30
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205818900
ISBN-13:
9780205818907
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