| Unit name | Latin Language Level A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CLASM0033 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Lampe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of Latin, and aim to teach students the techniques of reading straightforward Latin texts with the aid of a dictionary and reference grammar. Initially students will be introduced to the workings of an inflected language and the grammatical terms used to analyze it. Where appropriate, the contexts of original Latin passages will also be studied in order to help students place the Latin language in its ancient cultural and literary contexts. During the year students should progress to an intermediate level of proficiency (‘AS’ level or beyond). Level A1 aims to cover chapters 1-5 of Learn to Read Latin, level A2 to cover chapters 6-10. Methods of Assessment: MAs taking Latin A (across TB1 & 2): two summative class tests weighted at 33% (one at the end of each TB), plus a practical criticism exercise of 2,500 words comparing translations of a short piece of original Latin, worth 33%.
Set Text: Learn to Read Latin, Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell, Yale University Press Elementary Latin Dictionary, C.T. Lewis, Oxford University Press
