Course 2024-2025

Translation of medieval Latin texts II [LHISB316]

  • 3 credits
  • 30h
  • 1st and 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

- Learn to read and communicate in at least one language other than French. - To develop complementary knowledge to history.

Objectives

The student will be introduced to the specificities of the medieval Latin language through the level I course (LHISB202) and will be able to translate texts of normal difficulty, chosen from the main categories of Latin sources of the Middle Ages, with a view to their historical exploitation. To this end, he/she will be required to continue learning the basic vocabulary begun in Level I (approximately 500 additional words), with regular questioning.

Content

Translation of a range of texts throughout the year.


Teaching methods

Reading of texts.

Evaluations

Written exam + tests on the mastery of basic vocabulary.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté de philosophie et lettres
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree