Course Catalogue

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The course develops skills in the reading of Latin texts, both prescribed and non-prescribed, and familiarises students with complex concepts of Latin grammar and syntax.

Four one-hour sessions per week over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus + one x1hr supervision session

Available to students who have satisfactorily completed either Basic Latin for Postgraduates 1, or Basic Latin for Honours 1, or Latin 1A.

Latin 1B (LATIN1002); Basic Latin for Honours 2 (LATIN4004);

None

Project including translation and reflection (50 minutes) - 25%

Exam (2-hour duration) - 75%

This course aims to:

■ Expand knowledge of Latin vocabulary and morphology and introduce the syntax of complex Latin sentences.

■ Begin to develop reading skills through acquaintance with adapted passages of continuous Latin prose and verse.

■ Enable the translation from English into correct Latin single words and brief phrases

■ provide an opportunity for students to apply knowledge of Latin to passages of Latin relevant to their own research interests

■ Encourage reflection upon how a reading knowledge of Latin may be used within a specific field of study.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Apply their knowledge of Latin grammar, morphology and syntax, and specified Latin vocabulary, in order to translate simple and complex sentences from Latin into idiomatic English.

■ Translate a simple unseen passage of continuous Latin prose into idiomatic English.

■ Explain the linguistic features met in reading both seen and unseen Latin passages and sentences.

■ Supply the correct forms of individual Latin words and simple phrases 

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.