Hobbitus Ille - J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" in Latin (Intermediate-Advanced Latin Reading)

Thurs., 8pm (U.S. Eastern Time) Course Description: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has been translated into Latin. We will use Mark Walker’s translation (HarperCollins, 2012), comparing it to the original fantasy classic in English. The course offers Tolkien fans the opportunity to expand their Latin vocabulary and improve their knowledge of Latin grammar while reading a familiar favorite. DETAILS Level: This course is intended for students with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Latin. Textbook: Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien (translated by Mark Walker), HarperCollins, 2012. (A copy of Tolkien's original English is also required for the sake of comparison.) Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form. Robert Ziomkowski Robert Ziomkowski has degrees in History from Siena College (B.A., 1991), Cornell University (M.A., 1994; Ph.D., 2000), and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (L.M.S., 2002). His resear