Latin Iii: Julius Caesar'S Gallic War (De Bello Gallico)

A reading of samples from his text and a historical study of his conquests

What you'll learn
Understand Julius Caesar's time period
Discuss the significance of Julius Caesar and his conquest of Gaul
Read and understand slightly adapted Latin text of "de Bello Gallico"
Requirements
All basic Latin grammar covered
One or two years of Latin
Purchase Henle's "Latin Second Year" (physical or digital)
Description
This class is a mix of historical lectures and "discussions" of the Latin passages that the students will read in their original language. Students who have the basics of Latin mastered and the proper interest in Roman history will thoroughly enjoy this course. Through videos of the instructor lecturing, screen recordings of powerpoint presentations and Google Earth animations, this multi-faceted class will keep the students motivated and excited to learn. Roman history and culture, army strategy and tactics, politics of the first century BC, Latin language are all elements that will be covered in the coming lessons.Evaluations through quizzes will provide automatic feedback to students as they move through the presentations.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and Welcome!

Lecture 2 Textbooks, Quia and Syllabus

Section 2: The Gauls, long ago . . .

Lecture 3 Basic Dates of Roman History

Lecture 4 De Gallis p. 325

Lecture 5 Veniunt Galli p.378-379

Lecture 6 Battle of the Allia

Lecture 7 The Story of Camillus (4th Century BC)

Lecture 8 The Story of Manlius Torquatus (4th Century BC)

Lecture 9 The Burning of Rome

Lecture 10 De Gallorum Caede p.393-384

Section 3: The Roman Landscape at the Time of the Gallic War

Lecture 11 Roman Society During the Republic

Lecture 12 Roman Government during the Republic

Lecture 13 Julius Caesar's Early Life

Lecture 14 Politics of the 60s and 50s

Lecture 15 Geography Lesson

Lecture 16 Introduction's Wrap Up

Section 4: The Helvetians Drive to the West

Lecture 17 Tips and Instructions on the Latin Text

Lecture 18 Vocabulary List 1

Lecture 19 Gallic and Helvetian Geography

Lecture 20 Line 24-51 Commentary

Lecture 21 The Two Routes (lines 52-63)

Lecture 22 Vocabulary List 2

Lecture 23 Quiz Lines 84-108

Lecture 24 Short Essay: Caesar and the Helvetians at Genava

Lecture 25 Caesar's Trek through the Alps

Lecture 26 Commentary 109-132

Lecture 27 Vocabulary List 3

Lecture 28 Battle of the Saone

Lecture 29 Hot Pursuit

Lecture 30 Battle of Bibracte (Part 1)

Lecture 31 Battle of Bibracte (Part 2)

Lecture 32 Documentary on The Roman Army

Lecture 33 Quiz Lines 133-171 & Quiz lines 172-217

Lecture 34 Surrender

Lecture 35 War against Ariovistus (late 58 BC)

Section 5: Conspiracy among the Belgians

Lecture 36 Vocabulary List 4

Lecture 37 Commentaries on the Belgian Campaign

Section 6: Trouble in the Alps

Lecture 38 Trouble in the Alps

Lecture 39 Trouble in the Alps Commentary

Lecture 40 Picture Essay

Section 7: Revolt on the Seacoast

Lecture 41 Vocabulary List 5

Lecture 42 Revolt on the Seacoast

Section 8: Massacre of the Usipetes and Tencteri

Lecture 43 Vocabulary List 6

Lecture 44 Roman Navy

Lecture 45 Commentaries on the Massacre

Lecture 46 The German Stratagem

Lecture 47 Deep questions & Quiz

Lecture 48 After the Massacre

Section 9: All of Gaul in Arms

Lecture 49 Vocabulary List 7

Lecture 50 The Final Countdown

Lecture 51 All of Gaul in Arms

Students who have the basics of Latin grammar mastered,Students who have had a very intensive year of Latin grammar,Students who have had two years of Latin Grammar,Not for students who are only interested in Roman history (Latin language background necessary),Students 7th grade and beyond (with appropriate Latin background and maturity)