Synopses & Reviews
Designed to bring students to the point where they can read Latin fluently, Disce! is the first to combine the best of both the reading method and grammar-first approaches .
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-first approach and the reading-based approach. The guiding principle throughout is what is best for the reader and for the particular concepts being studied at any given moment.
Written by experts in the field, Disce! appeals to readers of varying abilities and instructors from a wide variety of institutions and curricula. It is suitable for both high school and college students.
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Synopsis
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. "
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Volume I
Chapter 1Intrōductiō........................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 In Tabernā......................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Negōtium Bonum.............................................................................................. 34
Chapter 4 Intrat Hermēs.................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 5 In Forum........................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 6 In Lūdō Chīrōnis............................................................................................... 86
Chapter7 Post Lūdum...................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 8 Eāmus Domum............................................................................................... 132
Chapter 9 Per Viās Rōmānās........................................................................................... 153
Chapter 10 Quantī Id Constat?........................................................................................ 169
Chapter 11 Domum......................................................................................................... 189
Chapter 12 In Domō Magnā........................................................................................... 206
Chapter 13 Māter et Fīlia................................................................................................. 224
Chapter 14Dē Perseō...................................................................................................... 241
Chapter 15Frāter et Soror.............................................................................................. 263
Chapter 16 In Cēnā.......................................................................................................... 281
Chapter 17Dē Amōre et Lūdīs........................................................................................ 302
Chapter 18Fugitīvus........................................................................................................ 323
Chapter 19Vēnātiō.......................................................................................................... 346
Chapter 20 Nōn Perseus sed Herculēs!........................................................................... 372