Beginners Latin: 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CLAR1002 | Classics and Archaeology | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CLAR1002
- School
- Classics and Archaeology
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module continues the introduction to Latin begun in CLAR 1001 [Beginners' Latin: 1]. Study of the structure of the language continues, and reading skills are further developed until almost unadapted passages from Latin texts are read.
Any reassessment for this module will be by essay or assignment.
Target Students
Available to all Undergraduate level 1 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology including Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.CLAR1002 and CLAR1001 should be taken as a pair, but if there is a valid reason why you are unable to enrol for one or other of these modules, please contact Nicholas Wilshere, the departmental Language Teaching Co-ordinator, to discuss your options.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- Two 1-hour workshops each week for 10 weeks
- Two 1-hour seminars each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 40% Coursework: Individual portfolio of exercises
- 60% Exam (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To introduce more complex aspects of Latin grammar, syntax and vocabulary, and thereby enable students to read and understand passages of text in Latin.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
- Latin syntax and its interpretation
- Critical and theoretical approaches to the study of Latin texts in the original language
- The relevance of Latin texts for the study of ancient history, society and visual culture
Intellectual skills:
- To memorise and process complex information
- Acquire substantial quantities of information systematically and process it effectively
Professional Practical Skills
- Read Latin texts independently and with a high level of accuracy and understanding
- Translate unseen a straightforward passage in Latin from poetry and non-technical prose
Transferable (key) Skills:
- Work productively with others
- Organise and manage their working time, including scheduling tasks and meeting deadlines.