Postgraduate certificate Philosophical Latin

For the humanist and the philosopher, knowledge of Latin is an extremely valuable skill because it allows direct access to knowledge within original texts, eliminating the mediation of translation. Thanks to a complete Postgraduate Certificate, with an intensive program students will be able to study with total comfort from their own computer. All this, with the reassurance provided by the most prestigious online university in the world.

University certificate

duration

10 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

10 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

A Postgraduate certificate created to introduce the philosopher to the use of classical Latin as an advanced working tool"

With this Postgraduate certificate you will learn the fundamentals of Latin with a study oriented towards its philosophical use, with the objective of enabling the translation and direct understanding of classical texts. An eminently practical Postgraduate certificate that will add value and a qualification to your CV.

This academic process aims to provide students with the professional and personal skills to practically apply their learning, being able to address contemporary problems and carry out a complete philosophical analysis of them.

This Postgraduate certificate will also teach students the most effective study methods for this subject.

If you seek self-improvement, to achieve a positive change at a personal level, to interact with the best and belong to a new generation of professionals capable of performing their work anywhere in the world, this may be the path for you.

A Postgraduate certificate fully compatible with other work, personal, teaching or study commitments. Its system and teaching approach will flexibly adjust to student needs throughout the course. Consequently, the results are much more efficient, since study will not become an unbearable burden, but rather, a stimulating and easy challenge to undertake and bring to fruition.

This Postgraduate certificate will allow you to grow as a philosophy professional and as a humanist, significantly expanding your capacity for analysis and philosophical understanding”

This Postgraduate certificate in Philosophical Latin contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
The inclusion of practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
Special emphasis on practical learning
All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate will allow you to grow as a philosophy professional and as a humanist, significantly expanding your capacity for analysis and philosophical understanding”

TECH Global University offers the most innovative, creative and unique offering, in a dynamic, adept and internationally recognized institution. With a space to exchange ideas, experience and reflections. Students will be able to share their learning experience, through forums and other collaborative tools, all 100% online.

TECH supports its students at all times thanks to an involved and committed teaching team. The teaching team transmits their expertise in their professional performance, working from a real, lively and dynamic context. TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to the field things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.

This Postgraduate certificate is created to ensure you can study in a simple, efficient and flexible way, with the superior quality of an advanced academic program"

Study with the technical and human excellence of the world’s largest 100% online university"

Syllabus

This complete course will lead students to acquire the most comprehensive knowledge available, bringing them closer to excellence in the humanistic field. The syllabus has been designed to meet the criteria of high academic impact of this Postgraduate certificate, and incorporates new teaching approaches that aim to maintain motivation and interest, which are essential to achieving the learning objectives. A high-quality teaching model that sets TECH apart.

A complete journey, structured to gradually lead you to the achievement of your goals in learning this language"

Module 1. Latin I

1.1. Historical and Linguistic Framework of Latin

1.1.1. Historical-Geographical Placement
1.1.2. Latin Among the World's Major Language Families
1.1.3. Cultured Latin and Vulgar Latin
1.1.4. Writers from the Era of Cultured Latin

1.2. Phonetic, Morphological and Syntactic Elements of Latin

1.2.1. Latin Phonetics
1.2.2. Latin Morphology
1.2.3. Latin Syntax
1.2.4. Linguistic Differences Between Cultured Latin and Vulgar Latin

1.3. Latin Declension and Conjugation

1.3.1. Enunciation of the Latin Noun
1.3.2. Enunciation of the Latin Adjective
1.3.3. Enunciation and Classification of the Latin Conjugation

1.4. First Latin Declension

1.4.1. First Class of Latin Adjective
1.4.2. The Latin Adverb
1.4.3. English Usage of Latin Expressions
1.4.4. Evolution of Vulgar Latin into Romantic Language

1.5. Second Latin Declension

1.5.1. Use of the Latin Adverb
1.5.2. Neutral Model in -um
1.5.3. Use of the First Class of Latin Adjectives
1.5.4. First Latin Conjugation
1.5.5. The Verb "Ese"
1.5.6. Latin Locutions Frequently Used in English

Module 2. Latin II

2.1. Paradigm or Model of the Third Declension Even-Syllable and Odd-Syllable Nouns

2.1.1. Model of the Neutral Nouns of the Third Declension
2.1.2. The Latin Adjective: Second Class
2.1.3. Some Frequently Used Latin Adverbs
2.1.4. Second Latin Conjugation

2.2. Elements of English Phonetics and Phonology

2.2.1. Voice Production Processes
2.2.2. Classification of Speech Sound
2.2.3. Transformation of Words from Latin to English: Diachrony
2.2.4. Phonetic, Syntactic and Semantic Processes in the Transformation of Latin Words into English

2.3. Paradigm or Model of the Fourth Declension

2.3.1. Model in -us
2.3.2. Neutral Model of the Fourth Declension- us (us)
2.3.3. Use of the Latin Preposition
2.3.4. Third Latin Conjugation

2.4. Paradigm or Model of the Fifth Latin Declension

2.4.1. Model in -es (ei)
2.4.2. Latin Conjunction
2.4.3. Specific Events in the Evolution of Latin into English
2.4.4. Fourth Latin Conjugation
2.4.5. English Usage of Latin Expressions

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Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophical Latin

The teaching of philosophical Latin has gained relevance in recent years due to the importance acquired by the knowledge of the roots of Western culture. TECH Global University has created a Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophical Latin, with the aim of providing professionals with the necessary tools to understand and analyze texts in their original language, allowing them to deepen their knowledge of the foundations of Western thought and its evolution over the centuries. In this program, taught in 100% online mode, students will learn the grammatical bases of Latin and how to apply them to the reading and understanding of classical philosophical texts. In addition, specific topics of ancient and medieval philosophy such as metaphysics, ethics and logic, among others, will be addressed. All of this will be broken down into self-regulated classes, reinforced with state-of-the-art multimedia material.

Immerse yourself in philosophical Latin

With this TECH Postgraduate Certificate, students will have access to innovative digital tools that will allow them to learn in an autonomous and personalized way, interacting with Postgraduate Diplomas in the field and other students from around the world. In addition, our highly trained faculty with extensive experience in teaching philosophical Latin guarantees quality training, updated to the needs of today's market. The curriculum is designed so that students will acquire a deep understanding of philosophical Latin and will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in their academic and professional preparation. In addition, participants will learn the grammatical foundations of Latin and how to apply them to the reading and understanding of classical philosophical texts. Finally, specific topics of ancient and medieval philosophy will be addressed, including metaphysics, ethics and logic.