CL1L1: Latin 1 (C)

Module Provider:

Classics

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

C (Certificate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn and Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr TE Duff

Pre-requisites:

This module is designed for those students, at any level (C, I or H) who not studied Latin previously. It assumes no knowledge of Latin

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
This module aims to teach students 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 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-3D.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The course will be taught in three seminars each week. 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. There will be a diagnostic test after 3 weeks in order to allow those who are not doing well to switch to another module. Summative coursework will take the form of a one-hour test administered in the Department at the beginning of Spring term.
Relative percentage of coursework : 33%
Examinations:
One two hour paper testing knowledge of word-forms, syntax, vocabulary, and translation skills.
This will take place during the period of the Part 1 examinations.
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40%.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination in September.