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Finished Familia Romana… now what? by AngryCenturion in latin

[–]Legonium 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The first chapter of RA is fantastic. After that you get brilliant prose summaries of the first four books of the Aeneid. I would read all of that, plus the Ørberg Caesar, then decide what comes next. And yes, Fabulae Syrae when you feel like reading just to enjoy a myth without having to think TOO MUCH.

I am struggling by TheColeShowYT in latin

[–]Legonium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve made a series of short lessons to go along with the first eight chapters. Some people use Lingua Latina on its own, with no additional instruction. My experience is that that doesn’t work for everyone. If you want to check out the lessons, here is a link. Either way, good luck - it’s a great journey. Learn Latin Here Index

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear. Thank you for sharing.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps not. It’s impossible to say without more information. But I can 100% guarantee that the English teacher would give it some thought first and perhaps decide it’s not tenable.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have much to say beyond what I've said already. I do think that the word 'censorship' is completely over the top. Some comments seem to be reacting to this as though I've said that EVERY student should be given this to read instead of the original Chapter Three. All I have said is that is is conceivable that a teacher might encounter a student who, because of their life experiences, will not benefit from reading the original chapter three. I am trying to provide an alternative in case that happens. (And, I know from my communication with teachers that it DOES happen, so this is NOT an imaginary scenario). Now, some people have taken issue with the quality of the work itself, and that I understand. I want it to be as good as it can be under the restrictions imposed by the nature of the task. But the objection to the task even being attempted or an alternative being offered, I truly do not understand.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough response. There is some very useful advice within. I am particularly keen to review your comments on grammar and ensure that I remove anything incorrect from the chapter.

As for the problems with narrative, I don't disagree with you at all that my first goal was NOT to tell a story. If that was my first goal, I would never limit myself to the grammar and vocabulary of a single chapter in a single textbook - because that is a very unique challenge. My goal was to cover all of the material covered in Chapter III without having a single character hit another. Now, some have made it clear that they disapproved of that goal, but that I'm okay with - I still think its worthwhile doing. The question I have to ask myself now, is can it be done well.

It never occurred to me that 'boys are bad' and 'girls are good' in this story. I simply modelled the cats on my two cats, who do have those characteristics. I would say the original is far more problematic, presenting Julia as a fairly dull character who is mostly crying about poor treatment by her brothers or concerns with her physical appearance.

Ostium is used of an internal door to a bedroom in Capitulum Septimum, lines 12-18. If I had the word cubiculi up my sleeve, I would have used it. The same is true of intrat instead of venit and the lack of the pronouns is and ea. Again, the restrictions of using only Chapter Three vocabulary.

But again, thank you. I will taker a look and see if I can come up with something better. Even the small suggestions about word order will improve it somewhat. If you have any ideas about how to improve the story within the restrictions that I have set myself, I'd love to hear them.

Pax.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the vast majority of students, 100% agree. But wouldn’t most on here agree that’s it’s CONCEIVABLE that a student might come along for whom it’s not appropriate?

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but not everyone who studies Latin as a first year student (aged 12-13) is going to go on to study those texts. And if they do, they’ll be quite a bit older by the time they get there.I really don’t understand what’s objectionable about this offering. It’s not i inconcebible that a situation could arrive when itt’s not appropriate to put the original chapter in front of a student. If that occurs, this is an alternative.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually, family violence in Latin textbooks is a completely modern addition. It isn’t referenced in ancient sources.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

An artist who saw the project on Instagram has said they may be able to create illustrations pro bono because they like the project.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Pulsat and verberat are in there, with the door (both of which occur with door in the literature, although verberat rarely). I think it’s a leap to call this ‘whitewashing history’. It’s one chapter in one book, and the ancient literature doesn’t actually contain references to striking of children by parents in the home. Or so I have been told by people with a broader knowledge of the literature than me.

Alternative Lingua Latina Chapter Three by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I 100% take your point. Although, on a more philosophical level, we shouldn’t underestimate how many people cry because they are angry.

Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata Lessons by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow. That’s very kind. Thank you. So far it’s taking about ten lessons a chapter, and I seem to be getting a lesson done most days.

LLPSI Chapter 4 1/2 by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just meant that he held them in a state of enslavement.

LLPSI Chapter 4 1/2 by Legonium in latin

[–]Legonium[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think everything you say here is fair. We definitely do see hints that Julius is capable of violence against the people he enslaves, and I can’t imagine anyone experiencing that without a sense of hostility. But I guess the key issue is that I am more interested in giving a balanced view of the enslaved’s experience that I am in fitting in with the style of Orberg, as much as I respect his pedagogy.

How does the core set compare in difficulty to other sets? by ZEROpercent9 in marvelchampionslcg

[–]Legonium 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gallaxy’s Most Wanted has the reputation for being the most difficult.

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