拉丁

拉丁 is more than a language. It was the language of the ancient Romans that gave rise to the Romance Languages that we know today as Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian.

By studying 拉丁, you will quickly see the connections of Romance Languages to 拉丁. Because 拉丁 is the source of these languages, knowledge of 拉丁 gives students great help in learning Romance Languages. Although English is not a Romance Language, over 50% of English words are derived from 拉丁.

The Benefits of Studying 拉丁

Many students report that they gain a clear understanding of English grammar only after they have studied 拉丁 and have had to analyze 拉丁 sentences or paragraphs. Also, students who study 拉丁 are introduced to some ancillary disciplines, such as mythology, ancient history, archeology or etymology. In short, 拉丁 remains a useful background for many areas of study, including law, medicine and science.

拉丁 Courses Offered

We offer elementary 拉丁 language courses each semester. Use the links below to see full course descriptions and the current schedule of classes.