Relative Pronouns and Relative Clauses in Latin
How to recognise the forms of the relative pronoun and how to understand their use relative clauses
What you will learn
Learn how relative clauses work in English
Learn how to recognise and to form the relative pronouns in Latin
Learn how to understand the use of relative clauses in Latin
Be able to work out sample sentences for yourself
Why take this course?
Welcome to a series of lectures dedicated to exploring the usage of relative pronouns in Latin sentences. Relative pronouns can be a source of confusion for students due to their complex rules. They must agree in number and gender with the noun in the main sentence they refer to while taking their case from their function within their relative clause.
Our journey begins with a thorough examination of relative pronouns and relative clauses in English, a language familiar to our students. English and Latin share linguistic roots, which allows us to draw some parallels. We start with a brief explanation of relative clauses in English, followed by an exploration of the forms of the relative pronoun in Latin. We then delve into how Latin relative clauses function, dissecting them in various contexts and explaining their intricacies. We leave no aspect of relative clauses unexplored, providing comprehensive insights into their various cases. Finally, we invite students to practice sentence analysis and translation independently in a concluding lecture.
Please note that this course is part of a larger series covering essential aspects of Latin grammar. If you find this course helpful, we encourage you to explore our expanding collection of courses designed to enhance your Latin language skills. Join us on this informative journey as we uncover the secrets of Latin relative pronouns, offering you a deeper understanding of this classical language.