Unit information: Latin Language Level A2 in 2019/20

Unit name	Latin Language Level A2
Unit code	CLAS12304
Credit points	20
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Mr. Sharpley
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	CLAS12303 Latin Language Level A1
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Classics & Ancient History
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit is designed as a continuation for those who have little or no previous knowledge of Latin. You will learn all the fundamental morphology and syntax of classical Latin and at level A2 you will read a substantial amount of un-adapted Latin. At the conclusion of this unit you should be able to read straightforward Latin texts on your own, with the aid of a reference grammar and dictionary.

Aims:

• To continue introducing students to the grammatical and syntactical structures associated with Latin
• To continue introducing students to Latin vocabulary, syntax, and morphology
• To continue developing students’ ability to read and translate Latin texts

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary at the standard of level A2.
2. identify and discuss Latin morphology and syntax as appropriate to level A2
3. translate straightforward Latin into good English appropriate to level A2

Teaching Information

2 x 2 hour seminar per week

Assessment Information

1 X 45-min class test (33%) [ILOs 1 &3]

1 X 90-min exam (67%) [ILOs 1-3]

Reading and References

Lewis, C. T. 1891. An Elementary Latin Dictionary (Oxford: Clarendon).

In lieu of this paper dictionary, students may prefer the dictionary package in the SPQR app, available for Apple and Android.

The following websites are very useful for vocabulary and morphology memorisation and practice:

www.memrise.com

quizlet.com