Unit information: Latin Language Level D2 in 2021/22

Unit name	Latin Language Level D2
Unit code	CLAS32343
Credit points	20
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Laura Jansen
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Latin Language Level C1 or Latin Language Level C2
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Classics & Ancient History
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to extend and further develop skills of independent reading and interpretation of literary texts in Latin. These texts will be studied from the perspective of their generic, thematic or historical inter-relations, as evidenced by close reading of texts, and by consideration of commentaries and secondary literature. Upon conclusion of this unit students will have developed knowledge of the issues raised in relation to the texts studied and their interpretation. They will have developed an appreciation of the literary style of the texts studied and improved their fluency in reading and translating of Latin.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit successful students will be able to:

1. demonstrate skills in reading, translating and interpreting a Latin text and in evaluating translations of it, appropriate to language level D2
2. show an understanding of current debates about the texts studied, and their historical and cultural significance;
3. demonstrate skills in constructing coherent, relevant and sophisticated critical arguments, and in relating their readings of the texts to wider theoretical issues, as appropriate to level H/6;
4. display skills in written communication appropriate to language level D2

Teaching Information

1 x 1 hour seminar per week

1 x 2 hour seminar per week

Assessment Information

Exam (100%) [ILOs 1-4]

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.