Unit name | Latin Language Level A2 |
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Unit code | CLAS20009 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Sharpley |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
CLAS20008 Latin Language Level A1 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The two units in this level (Latin A1 and A2) are designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of Latin. In them you will learn all the fundamental morphology and syntax of classical Latin. In addition, in A2 you will read a substantial amount of un-adapted Latin. At the conclusion of this course you should be able to read straightforward Latin texts on your own, with the aid of a reference grammar and dictionary.
Aims:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit will involve a combination of independent 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.
1. Class test (formative). 2. Exam (summative) (100%). [ILOs 1-3]
Braund, Susanna Morton. 2017. Understanding Latin Literature (London: Routledge)
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:
quizlet.com