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Innovation in e-publishing

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Innovation in e-publishing

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  1. Overview: Lectrix is a powerful online tool designed to help students read Greek and Latin texts in the original language by providing them with all the information required to actively construe a text at the click of a mouse. Four Greek and four Latin texts are on offer. The main focus of the interface is on the text, which is complemented by a range of study tools. Invaluable for self-study, equally at home in the classroom, this collaborative project between the Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Press is a must have resource. • Key features: • Innovative product designed to help students interpret Greek &Latin texts in the original language with increased fluency and engagement • 8 key Greek & Latin texts • Extensive range of study tools including dictionary definition, parser, basic & advanced commentary and translation • Clear, intuitive interface • Regular updates Usage: Lectrix is ideal for all students and researchers of the Classics, and of particular use to students who have completed an introductory language course in Greek or Latin. The sophisticated package is ideal for students studying on their own, and may also be incorporated into a classroom context. cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing

  2. History Lectrix has been developed within the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge in association with Cambridge University Press. Its initial purpose was to assist first-year undergraduates at the Faculty, but it has since been developed to support a wide range of teaching and learning applications. The software has been extensively trialled by students in several countries. Texts The texts have been chosen because of their suitability for use with students who have only completed an introductory course in either language. It is envisaged that the number of texts on offer will be expanded on a regular basis. Greek Texts: • Lysias Orations (selection) • Plato Ion • Sophocles Antigone • Euripides Medea Latin Texts: • Cicero Catilinarians I-II • Virgil Aeneid IX • Ovid Heroides (selection) • Apuleius The Tale of Cupid and Psyche Each text is supported by a dictionary, a grammatical parser, an English translation, basic and advanced commentaries, and a library of web pages with background material on grammar and context. cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing

  3. Introduction... Offers a complete listing of all texts included in the chosen subscription package, together with an overview of the relevant CGLC title 2 1 3 4 5 Links to further help and information about Lectrix. 2 Shows user who they are logged in as, will appear with institutional name. 3 6 1 More links to extensive support information about Lectrix, support services and how to use Lectrix. 4 Easy access to dictionaries for Greek and Latin to help with translation. 5 This gives easy access to all the texts that you are subscribed to (underlined) and shows the other texts that are available to subscribe to if you are not already. 6 cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing

  4. cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing The texts Chapters... 1 Clearly visible breadcrumb for easy navigation. 1 The texts are broken down it clear chapters, allowing quick and easy access to the selected text you wish to view. 2 2 Selected text as it appears in the renowned print series is available in Pdf format. 3 3

  5. cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing Main Page Features… Clicking on any word within the main text will bring up entries in the dictionary and parser windows. 1 You can have as many or as few windows open as you require, by closing or opening the specified panes. 2 1 3 The basic student commentary relating to the selected word is also shown alongside the text. Users may choose which notes - linguistic, stylistic or historical – are displayed. 3 2

  6. cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing Main Page Advanced Features… 1 A more advanced commentary, taken from the relevant volume of the Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics series, is also available. This is accessed through a separate pane and is keyed to the text in the same way as the dictionary and parser. 1 2 A further window provides a newly-commissioned English translation, again unique to Lectrix. 2 You can also enlarge and move the window panes on the screen to your own requirements. 3 3

  7. Lectrix is available by annual subscription to libraries, institutions and individuals. Institutions and libraries may also sign up for a free 30-day trial. A guided tour exploring the main features of the site is available to all users. Lectrix is also available to individuals by annual subscription. Please contact us for further details: For price quotes and trial requests contact: academicsales@cambridge.org For consortia and multi-site licence pricing contact: jnl_sales@cambridge.org For more information on Lectrix, please visit www.cambridge.org/online/lectrix For all other queries: Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge CB2 2RU Phone: +44 (0)1223 326070 Fax: +44 (0)1223 325150 cambridge.org/online/lectrix Innovation in e-publishing

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