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LATIN A

CAH2LTA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is an introduction to Latin: the language and culture of ancient Rome and its empire. Our aim is to commence the reading of the texts at an early stage, and also to learn the paradigms, basic grammatical concepts, and translation skills, especially from Latin into English. We will also study the Roman cultural context of the Latin language, including some core value terms used in Roman daily life. The aim is for students to acquire the basic elements of the grammar of Latin, its syntax and its vocabulary. A basic knowledge of Latin will also give students an enhanced understanding of English and Romance languages like French, Italian and Spanish.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rhiannon Evans

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: LAT3BE1 OR LAT2BE1 OR LAT1BE1

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Classical Latin: An Introductory Course Workbook

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: JC McKeown

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Hackett

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Classical Latin: An Introductory Course

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: JC McKeown

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Hackett

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. An increased knowledge of the language and culture of the Romans and their influence on today's world, particularly with reference to the way that the Latin language feeds into English and other Modern European languages.
02. The ability to explain and make use of grammatical and syntactical features of language.
03. Develop a nuanced understanding of grammar, vocabulary and syntax and the ability to apply it in new contexts.
04. The ability to critically evaluate and manage information retrieved from dictionaries and work in groups to respond to in-class exercises.
05. Write short sentences and phrases in Latin relevant to Ancient Rome.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rhiannon Evans

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two one-hour tests (1,600-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO2, SILO5, SILO6, SILO8

Weekly language exercises (2,400-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO8