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| Unit name |
Latin Language Level B1 |
| Unit code |
CLAS30033 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
H/6
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. O'Gorman |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Latin Language level A1 and A2, or at least AS level Latin
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
Department of Classics & Ancient History |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop and reinforce students' skills in the independent critical reading of Latin literary texts. In the unit, you will read ca. 400-450 lines from unadapted ancient Latin texts, to be chosen by the unit tutor. Grammatical and syntactical knowledge of Latin will be revised and reinforced. You will also develop a range of key skills for the reading and literary analysis of Latin texts.
Aims:
- To corroborate and expand students’ knowledge of Latin morphology and syntax;
- To expand students’ Latin vocabulary;
- To introduce students to techniques of independent reading of Latin, such as use of dictionaries and commentaries;
- To introduce students to the detailed literary study of a particular Latin text and author.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary at the standard of level B1
- Identify and discuss Latin morphology and syntax as appropriate to level B1.
- Demonstrate skills of independent reading and prepared translation, with reference works, of Latin texts as appropriate to level B1.
- Undertake at-sight translation of unseen Latin texts, without reference works as appropriate to level B1.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the use of dictionaries, commentaries, or scholarship, and be able to relate this knowledge to their understanding and interpretation of a Latin text.
Teaching Information
This unit will involve a combination of independent investigative activities, long- and short-form lectures, and discussion. Students will be expected to engage with materials and participate on a weekly basis. Feedback will be provided for both formative and summative assessments, and this will be supported by meetings with tutors.
Assessment Information
1. 2,000 word collaborative commentary (formative). [ILOs 1-3 & 5] 2. Exam (summative) (100%). [ILOs 1-5]
Reading and References
- C.T. Lewis, Elementary Latin Dictionary (Oxford University Press)
- Benjamin H. Kennedy, The Revised Latin Primer (London: Longman's, Green & Co., 1906)
- Braund, Susanna Morton. 2002. Latin Literature (London: Routledge)
