LATIN A
CAH2LTA
2021
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRhiannon Evans
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesWritten work and language exercises, translation or grammar problems. In-class discussion and group work.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLAT3BE1 OR LAT1BE1 OR LAT2BE1
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Cambridge Latin Course Book 2
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN/A
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCUP
ISBN9780521644686
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Cambridge Latin Course Book 1
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorN/A
Year1998
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCUP
ISBN9780521635431
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRhiannon Evans
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Two one-hour tests (1,600-word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO6, SILO8 |
Weekly language exercises (2,400-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO8 |