Teaching Latin in Medical Schools: Methods, Traditions, Innovations

摘要

This article presents the curriculum of Latin language courses and discusses their variations. We describe and analyze general characteristics and specificities of textbooks published in the discipline within the last five years, as well as their methodological recommendations. We systematically lay out traditional and innovative methods and pedagogical techniques of the discipline, including types of assessment, available applications, and resources for the cultural component of the course. Digital learning formats that are potentially effective for mastering Greco-Latin medical vocabulary are described in detail. The ultimate goal of all these methods is to train highly qualified professionals who are able to continuously grow in their discipline, not only being in command of medical terminology, but also understanding the principles of how medical terms are generated. Our approach involves the descriptive method, systematic categorization of scientific and methodological literature, and comparative analysis.