CL1BLA: Beginners' Latin IA

Module Provider:

Classics

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

C (Certificate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn

Module Convenor:

Dr GR Knight

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
This module aims to teach students some elements of the Latin language and give them skills to read Latin at an elementary level.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

Additional outcomes:
The module also encourages the development of skills useful for working in groups. In addition, students will be introduced to some aspects of ancient Latin literature and culture.

Outline content:
The course will proceed by instruction in grammar and practice in translation. The text used is Reading Latin (P. Jones and K. Sidwell, CUP). We aim to cover 1A-2A.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The course will be taught in three seminars each week for a total of thirty hours. Students will be encouraged to participate in class activities and discussion.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
There will be frequent tests and homework assignments on word-forms, vocabulary, syntactical constructions, and translation. These are regarded as formative only and will not contribute to the final assessment.
Relative percentage of coursework : 0%
Examinations
One two hour paper testing knowledge of word-forms, syntax, vocabulary, and translation skills.
This will take place at the beginning of the Spring term following the term in which the course was taught.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40%.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September.