Latin was the language spoken by the Romans, and the civilisation that the Romans bequeathed upon Europe was founded upon this language. To truly understand Europe today, we need to beign at the origins, and Latin is the key to this understanding. The study of Latin will improve one's command of the English Language, for English has inherited a large vocabulary from Latin. The course will introduce the core characteristics of Latin grammar gradually, and there will be emphasis on reading adapted texts of the Latin writers from the very first lesson. At the same time, there will be brief introductions to relevant topics of Roman culture and history whenever appropriate. Teaching will be lecture-based to introduce grammar, with great emphasis on participation to reinforce the concepts. Notes will be provided, based on classic Latin introductory textbooks.

TAI YU HSIANG A graduate of the University of Glasgow from the department of Classics, which has taught Latin continuously since the founding of the University in 1451, and Greek since the 16th century. Passionate about languages, modern as well as ancient, because he believes mutual understanding of diverse cultures begins through the humility to grapple with other languages.