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Latin Reading Course: "Scripta manent…": A selection of Latin classics
Lateinischer Lektürekurs: "Scripta manent...": Lateinische Klassiker in Auswahl
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:08:09
Abstract
The topic of the course is a wide variety of texts from the Latin classics. The focus will deliberately not be on a single author or genre, but on a wide variety of excerpts from different authors.
Objective
Students learn about new content and its different aspects and should be able to place the different aspects in a larger context and contrast them (content focus). They reactivate, revise and expand their linguistic knowledge (vocabulary, forms, morphosyntax) by applying it in text work and exercises (translation skills, text analysis).
Content
The selection of texts is not fixed, but will be adapted to the preferences of the course participants. Various texts will be presented for selection, and the participants will have a say in how the course will proceed over the course of the semester. Most of the texts are prepared at home and discussed in class. In addition, important grammar topics are repeated in exercises (also according to the wishes of the course participants).
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Lecture Notes
Die im Kurs verwendeten Unterrichtsmaterialien werden den Teilnehmenden zugestellt bzw. in den Stunden verteilt oder auf einer elektronischen Unterrichtsplattform verfügbar gemacht.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Lateinischer Lektürekurs: "Scripta manent...": Lateinische Klassiker in Auswahl
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )
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