Latin Inscriptions from Corinth, Greece (Lesson Plan)

This lesson introduces students to epigraphy and the use and importance of Latin inscriptions in the ancient Roman world using artifacts found in the Roman colony of Corinth.

Students will be able to use their Latin skills in a new way by learning abbreviations used in these real inscriptions, and recognizing grammar usage in this context, while broadening their understanding of political and social structures at Corinth.

Students are epigraphers in this lesson, applying their Latin skills joined with their newly acquired knowledge of Latin abbreviations to identify the letters, draw what they see, and proceed to translate an inscription.

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