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Latin Language and Culture Mastery

Course Duration: 2 Months

Objective: To achieve proficiency in Latin language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, translating, and cultural understanding.

Course Structure

Week 1—2: Foundation Building

Week 1: Introduction to Latin Basics Day 1—3: → Introduction to Latin alphabet, pronunciation, and basic greetings → Study noun declensions (1st and 2nd decisions) and basic vocabulary → Practice conjugating verbs (present tense) and forming simple sentences

Week 2: Building Blocks of Grammar Day 4—6: → Dive deeper into noun declensions (3rd, 4th, and 5th declensions) and adjective agreement → Expand verb conjugations (present, imperfect, future tenses) and study irregular verbs → Translate short passages and practice identifying grammatical elements

Week 3—4: Intermediate Level Mastery

Week 3: Grammar Refinement Day 7—9: → Review noun and verb conjugations → Study case usage (nominative, accusative, genetive, dative, ablative) and their functions → Translate longer passages with emphasis on grammatical accuracy

Week 4: Vocabulary Expansion Day 10—12: → Introduce thematic vocabulary sets (e.g., family, occupations, nature). → Practice using new vocabulary in context through reading exercises and writing assignments. → Explore Latin idioms and expressions.

Week 5—6: Advanced Language Proficiency

Week 5: Advanced Grammar Concepts Day 13—15: → Study participles, gerunds, and gerundives → Explore complex sentence structures (subordinate clauses, indirect speech) → Analyze and translate excerpts from classical Latin literature

Week 6: Translation and Composition Day 16—18: → Focus on translation strategies and techniques -> Practice composing original sentences and short paragraphs → Write journal entries in Latin reflecting on personal experiences or topics of interest.

Week 7—8: Cultural Immersion and Enrichment

Week 7: Roman History and Culture Day 19—21: → Study key periods of Roman history and significant figures → Explore Roman mythology, religion, and daily life → Research and present on a chosen aspect of Roman culture

Week 8: Latin Influence and Legacy Day 22—24: → Investigate the influence of Latin on modern languages and disciplines. → Learn about Latin in contemporary contexts, such as legal, scientific, and academic usage. → Discuss the enduring legacy of Latin literature and its impact on Western civilization

Week 9—10: Mastery and Review

Week 9: Consolidation and Review Day 25—27: → Review all grammar concepts, vocabulary sets, and translation techniques covered. → Complete comprehensive exercises and quizzes to assess understanding and retention. → Seek feedback from peers or instructors on areas for improvement.

Week 10: Culmination and Reflection Day 28—30: → Apply acquired skils to translate and analyze a challenging Latin text. → Reflect on the learning journey, noting progress and areas of growth. → Set goals for continued Latin study and exploration of related topics.

Course Conclusion: Congratulations on completing the Latin Language and Culture Mastery course! You have acquired a solid foundation in Latin grammar, vocabulary, translation, and cultural understanding. Continue to engage with Latin texts, practice speaking and writing in Latin, and explore new avenues for deepening your knowledge and appreciation of this rich and influential language. Valete! (Farewell!)

saw a summary of an article about how the author hates those sentences that start with an appositive phrase, like "having set the mail aside, ey moved to the table" or whatever, & was instantly filled with peevishness. that's the ablative absolute! i love the ablative absolute almost as much as i love the passive periphrastic! in some broader sense it's probably not great that so much of written english rhetoric was intended to follow the patterns of classical latin, but i still like many of those features, especially when they're tools rather than restrictions (e.g., split infinitives). so much of the texture of latin is difficult or impossible to translate, but the constructions that we can use are fun, their historical echoes are interesting

Welcome to Croquetas y Puteria

Hello, my name’s Jazmine. I’m not much of a writer, soooo please excuse my grammatical errors and such. I’m a 3rd generation hispanic. My grandparents came from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. All I know about these countries is the little that my grandparents talked to me about when I was a kid. My parents raised me in the most American way, whatever that means. I have never really had a strong connection to any of these counties. I visited Cuba once when I was like 4 and just last year I visited Puerto Rico for the first time. My grandparents went through the struggle of coming to this country and struggling with language barriers and trying to provide a better life for their children, but I never actually saw this struggle. My parents were born in America, so raising me was completely different than how they were raised. I know very little things about these countries like food, language, and the little history that I’ve learned on my own. I know caffecitos are for morning y el coquito es pa la Navidad. My mom taught me how to be independent and not need a man, but my grandma taught me how to always dress up and never leave the house without makeup to impress a man. La salsa y el merengue were always played at parties, but lechon y yuca weren’t always on the menu. I never learned how to make tortillas, but ohhh boyyy did I know about the American Revolution. SOOO you see I never felt like I fit in with my peers in school because they were either migrates from countries or their were 2nd generation hispanics. I’ve ALWAYS felt as if “I’m to hispanic to be American , but I’m to American to be hispanic” which is a bit rough living in Miami. After watching ODAAT (One Day At A Time) on Netflix,  I started to realize that maybe I’m not the only one that feels this way. So that's when I decided I’d start a blog and wanted people to see me on the this journey of trying to figure out more about my roots and maybe even relate to some of the content. I hope you enjoy this blog every step of the way as I figure out more about my roots all the while have the most fun! 

Welcome to Croquetas y Puteria.

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Hola, mi nombre es Jazmine.No soy tan buena escritora, así que disculpen mis errores gramaticales. Soy tercera generación hispana. Mis abuelos vinieron de México, Puerto Rico y Cuba. Todo lo que sé de estos países es lo poco que me hablaron mis abuelos cuando yo era una niña. Mis padres me criaron de la manera más americana, lo que sea que eso signifique. Nunca he tenido una conexión fuerte con ninguno de estos países. Visité Cuba una vez cuando tenía 4 años y el año pasado visité Puerto Rico por primera vez. Mis abuelos pasaron por la lucha de venir a este país, lucharon contra las barreras del idioma y trataron de brindarles una mejor vida a sus hijos, pero en realidad nunca vi esta lucha. Mis padres nacieron en Estados Unidos, por lo que criarme fue completamente diferente a cómo fueron criados. Sé pequeñas cosas sobre estos países, como la comida, el idioma y la poca historia que he aprendido por mi cuenta. Sé que los caffecitos son para las mañanas y el coquito es pa la navidad. Mi mamá me enseñó a ser independiente y no necesitaba un hombre, pero mi abuela me enseñó a vestirme siempre y nunca salir de casa sin maquillaje impresionar a un hombre. La salsa y el merengue siempre se jugaban en las fiestas, pero el lechon y yuca no siempre estaba en el menú. Nunca aprendí a hacer tortillas, pero coñooo como supe de la Revolución Americana. Así que ya ves, nunca sentí que encajara con mis compañeros en la escuela porque eran migrantes de países o eran hispanos de segunda generación. SIEMPRE me he sentido como si "soy hispano para ser estadounidense, pero soy estadounidense para ser hispano", lo cual es un poco difícil vivir en Miami. Después de ver ODAAT (One Day At A Time) en Netflix, comencé a darme cuenta de que tal vez no soy la única que se siente así. Entonces fue cuando decidí comenzar un blog y quería que la gente me viera en este viaje de intentar averiguar más sobre mis raíces. ¡Espero que disfruten este blog a cada paso del camino mientras descubro más sobre mis raíces mientras me divierto más!

Bienvenido a Croquetas y Puteria!

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Hell no

No les pasa que no saben porqué se sienten de alguna forma? Ahora mismo me estoy sintiendo muy mal. Talvez sea gripe o la depresión jaja. joke.

Quiero comer mil cheetos y explotar. Quiero montar bici. Quiero conocer a mi crush UGH. No es nada lindo estar así. Ni siquiera sé qué escribo o porqué.

Lots of latinblogging/pos

Yes I am currently at the state level latin competition this is last minute cramming

____________ V I N I L O____________

Todos conocemos el vinilo y tal vez sea un material poco atractivo que puede estar en cintas adhesivas en nuestras casas , por eso al ver este. A simple vista insignificante pero útil material pensé las personas deberíamos vestirnos de vinilo imaginario así aislaríamos malas intenciónes o pensamientos que fabricamos o fabrican contra nosotros jaj pero seria poco humano y seria hasta cierto punto aburrido .

Pero pense tal vez si podríamos revestir nuestras pasiones para aislarlas y proyectarlas después de todo los mejores discos fueron escuchados en vinivlo .

así que la enseñanza final seria se tu mismo encuentra y persigue tus pasiones revístelas de vinilo y arraza con el mundo

Its that time, its the season of EXAAAAAAAMS

Why do I use really bad 70/80's song lyrics as titles for things xP

Any houzzle...

Exam season is upon us here at Brock University. Next month is officially the end of the Winter term. DUNDUNDUN. My latin Exam is in 4 weeks. Yikes. So as I create my review charts and queue cards, as well as fun translation exercises my friends and I will come up with... I'll be sharing them for those that wish to see Latin handiwork at a glance. By posting them online, it makes me review them just that little bit more, and maybe they'll stick this time! (I have terrible memorizing abilities- it's almost painful. My agenda looks like a Filofax)  Who knows, maybe ya'll (2nd person plural) will learn something. ;)

The pursuit of dead languages an how cool it can be!

At Brock University we are all about both sides of the brain. Mixing fun with knowledge!!! Mmmm, tasty tasty knowledge.

Now University is a place of classic academia and what I call 'old school' knowledge, the stuff that most people don't realize is still available. Something that you see in movies from long long ago. Like a nun walking a line of boys while they repeat the pluperfect tenses of pronouns... or the chantings of monks that smack their heads with boards.... That stuff that makes the 'brainiacs' so damn impressive...

When I graduate I want this. I want something no one would think to have, something archaic and powerful that will give me a secret smile when I walk through museums or browse classic literature.

To me, it's LATIN.

 Yes, the dead language that started it all. Hold in your snickers and giggles folks. This stuff is heavy.

Did you know that over 60 percent of the common languages use latin as its origin, this is called etymology. Check it out for!

The word AMICUS in latin is the basis for the following:

Italian: amico Spanish: amigo French: ami Portuguese: amigo

a derivative of the latin work AMICUS is the english word amicable! To be friendly or pleasant.

I've been studying this since September and it's marvellous how many words we use that were actually the translation to a latin word. It has improved my understanding of English and French. Which are the languages spoken in my family.

But be warned, the study of latin is not for the faint of heart. I have pulled my hair and panicked over this stuff, studying for days then just brain farting at tests. Every word in Latin has many forms and each form must be written and translated as its own. I can get really mess an complicated.  So complicated that I decided to write a blog. Well, my prof (the awesome and cool lady she is) suggested it. Being able to find current applications for latin and the exploration of it in popular culture will aid in the understanding and practical use of the language.

Over the next while I will be finding Latin in weird places an sharing it with you, my handful of viewers! Everything from popular culture, ancient findings that can be translated, common day items that contain latin roots or words.

Seriously, it's cool stuff and challenging as hell. I hope as I share what I've learned you will gain an appreciation for this stuff an realize that Academia isn't always about getting a degree and getting a job, it's about expanding your mind, creating neurological pathways in your brain as you connect dots you never knew existed. Seriously. It's awesome. You'll FEEL your brain grow. 

also- my 'd', 'c' and 't' keys are malfunctioning on this keyboard.... So please bare with me.

Hemos iniciado un poco por el interés en el fenómeno de las comunidades cibernéticas y bastante por puro entretenimiento y ganas de compartir.

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Bienvenid@s a nuestro blog, Otro Barco a Venus, que hemos iniciado un poco por el interés en el fenómeno de las comunidades cibernéticas y bastante por puro entretenimiento y ganas de compartir las cosas que nos gustan. Los nombres de las secciones están inspirados en canciones y esperamos abarcar lo mismo temas mundanos y sencillos como algunos más serios y complejos. Así en "No me mires" (tomado, como el nombre del blog, de una canción de Mecano) tendremos comentarios y fotos de maquillaje, en "Livin' la Vida", hablaremos de finanzas cotidianas, temas de familia y cosas por el estilo, y en "Si tu boquita fuera" compartiremos recetas, consejos de cocina y reseñas de sitios para ir a comer.

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Iratus Avis: Cui Peccare Licet Peccat Minus

Here's your sign...

I really hope someone gets the joke reference in the title. Redneck comedy tour anyone? Anyone? Bueller? (oops, there I go again. Pop. Culture references!)

I have rambled on a few blogs a few times about people not having languages translated properly on tattoos they get. C'mon! There's a big difference between having the kanji for 'brave' on your hip and 'soup'. I managed to find a few great gems within the Latin realm that display people's lack of understanding of languages. Syntax people. Syntax.

Let's use this one as an example.

Contemno victus, diligo silenti etc. is what seems to be on the inside of this guy's arms.  It is supposed to read 'I hate the living; I love the dead and the rest.'  Not even close.  It actually reads, "I, having been conquered, despise; I love for the silent and the rest."

Victus is not 'the living' (that would be vivus) and as the direct object (accusative) it would be vivos.

silenti can mean 'the dead' but it needs to be plural to mean 'the dead' and accusative (direct object again) which would be silentes.

A good Latin version would have been something like: Vivos contemno, silentes (or mortuos) diligo.

Tada. I'll be here all week ;)

Sci-Fi goodies!!!

For those that love the SCI-Fi realm of the fantastical… Here’s something our Prof impressed the hell outta us with. These took me probably close to an hour to get right, well... I hope their right lol!

“Beam me up, Scotty!”= ”Me transmitte sursum, Scotty!”

“Diu Vivas Floreas”= live long and prosper

Movie Quotes translated.

Some movies quotes I feel would be better if they were in Latin. Why? Because I'm a Studio Art major who loves Latin. That's right. BOTH SIDES OF MA BRAIN! (It's a Brock joke. Sorry Non-Brock University kids)

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost;  “Omne, quod est aurum, non fulget, Non omnes vagantes aberrant” J.R.R Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

“Non decet somnia cogitare et oblivisci vitae.”

-J.K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

There’s no place like home.

“Nullus est locus simlis domui.”

- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,  L. Frank Baum

In my favorite 'horror' film of 2012, Cabin in the Woods (to me it's more of a gory comedy...) there's a line that had me almost in stitches, in particular after I began my Latin classes. It goes like this...

>“Wait, there’s something in the Latin...”

>"Okay, I'm drawing a line in the fucking sand here. Do not read the Latin."

I don't need to translate this  for you folks. Latin is the harbinger of doom every time. When in a spooky place do yourselves a favor. Don't read the Latin. At least, don't do it out loud, lest you resurrect a Army of Darkness.

Leave that for the pros folks.