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LATIN 4

LAT2004

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to more complex grammatical forms and syntax in Latin, while consolidating the foundations of the language learned in LAT1001 and LAT1002. Students will also begin to read extracts of original text in Latin with guidance in class, and should build confidence in their ability to translate and understand longer passages as the semester progresses. This class will expose students to key literary texts and authors from the Roman world, developing their knowledge of a significant Mediterranean culture in antiquity.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rhiannon Evans

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAT2003

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Ability to contextualise literature from another culture

Activities:
In-class discussion; short analytical questions in tests

02. Ability to critically analyse literary texts from the Roman world

Activities:
In-class discussion; Research essay

03. Ability to understand and translate Latin literary texts

Activities:
In-class translation; translation and comprehension tests

04. Ability to understand complex structures in Latin

Activities:
In-class translation and tests

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rhiannon Evans

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
In-class tests assessing understanding of grammar, translation ability and comprehension(2500 words)6001, 03, 04
Research essay (1500 words)4001, 02, 03