Oscan and Umbrian

Oscan and Umbrian are two of the better-understood languages of ancient Italy, quite closely related to Latin but strikingly different in many respects; they are of central importance for the reconstruction of the Italic branch of Indo-European. In addition the texts provide essential material for the study of Pre-Roman Italy. In this class, a selection of Oscan inscriptions will be read, together with some passages from the Iguvine Tables (in Umbrian). They will be treated mainly as source material for the study of the grammar, both historical and descriptive, of the two languages. Hand-outs will be provided.

The class is mainly intended for those taking the Latin Historical Linguistics paper in Lit. Hum. (V.2) or any of the Joint Schools including Classics, but others who would like an opportunity to learn about Oscan and Umbrian are very welcome.

The class will NOT be repeated next year.

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