Ave Maria University

Acquire a working knowledge of classical Latin, ancient Greek or Hebrew, or improve your knowledge of classical Latin. Summer is the ideal time to focus on language acquisition and reading the classical texts.

• Four eight-week courses taught by regular AMU Classics faculty
• Mature, effective, and rewarding method of teaching and learning
• Completion of a course earns eight credit-hours
• Classes meet five days per week, with a minimum of three hours of classroom instruction. Supplemental drills and group study sessions help participants master the material. Students enjoy access to AMU library and recreational facilities as well as all the amenities of Naples area including the resort beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. On-campus housing and food services are available.

INTENSIVE CLASSICAL GREEK

Presents the grammar and structure of Attic Greek and teaches a basic vocabulary for reading the monuments of Ancient Greek literature first-hand. The Attic dialect was the main vehicle of Golden Age Greek philosophy, drama and history and is the foundation of biblical Greek. Plato and Saint Paul are featured readings.

INTENSIVE CLASSICAL LATIN

Introduces the student to the grammar and structure of Latin and presents an essential vocabulary; covers all necessary sentence structures for reading classical and ecclesiastical texts. We will read from Caesar, Cicero, Catullus, St. Augustine, and the Bible.

INTENSIVE BIBLICAL HEBREW

The student will master the writing system, pronunciation, and morphology of Classical Biblical Hebrew and will acquire the vocabulary and knowledge of syntax necessary for reading prose narrative texts. At least the final two weeks of the eight-week course will be devoted to translating passages from Genesis and Kings.
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LATIN OF THE GOLDEN AGE

Designed for students with at least a year of college Latin. Students learn to read Latin texts in prose and poetry, from Republican Rome and beyond, including Terence, Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil. Latin as the language of European culture and the Church is also presented.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Daniel Nodes
daniel.nodes@avemaria.edu
239-280-1622

http://www.avemaria.edu/summerlanguageprograms/

Dr. Daniel J. Nodes
Department of Classics and Early Christian Literature
Ave Maria University
5050 Ave Maria Blvd.
Ave Maria, FL 34142