Teaching Scansion
January 22, 2025
Strategy One: “quick and dirty” rules Example: a) last 5 syllables marked off submissoque humiles intrarunt vērtĭcĕ pōstēs b) remove ue and h, as they
Strategy One: “quick and dirty” rules Example: a) last 5 syllables marked off submissoque humiles intrarunt vērtĭcĕ pōstēs b) remove ue and h, as they
By Ruth Breindel, who taught Latin, Greek, Linguistics and Mythology at Moses Brown School for 30 years. Who doesn’t love the Beatles? The similarities between
Catullus Online is a very thorough website of information on Catullus. It has images of manuscripts, a copious bibliography, and a detailed app crit. (via
Today’s post is by Nell Wright and covers a fascinating way of teaching Latin meter to students. ————- When I introduce my Latin students to
The Dickinson College Latin Poetry Podcast is available online and on iTunes. If you want to hear well-pronounced, clear Latin poetry, this is a great
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