Welcome

The main purposes of Latin Language Program within Izmir University of Economics School of Foreign Languages, Second Foreign Languages, is to enhance students’ deep understanding of the cultural and linguistic roots of many European modern languages, helping them to make the difference in a highly competitive world.

Latin is the basis of (almost) all languages

Students who know Latin can easily understand any other European language, both in its morphosyntax and vocabulary. Furthermore, Latin words are still widely used in modern languages, Turkish included: have you ever eaten a magnum algida? Or heard the siren of an ambulans? Or gone shopping to Optimum and paid with your Bonus Maximus?

Roman culture is the basis of (almost) all cultures

Roman Empire expanded from Spain to Syria, and Romans were very aggressive in imposing their culture and language to the conquered people; still today you can see traces of the Roman influence everywhere. Have you ever gone to a Turkish Bath?

Knowing Latin makes the difference

In today’s world knowing one, two or more foreign languages is a necessity. If you study with us, you already know English and one additional foreign language, but how many of your friends can speak Latin?
 

Learning Latin will be fun

Forget about the old and dusty grammar books: we will learn Latin through games, images, technology and songs! Of course, we will also study grammar, but no boredom will be allowed in our classroom!