ATS2302 · Introduction to Latin

Overview

This unit introduces students with little or no previous knowledge to classical Latin. You will steadily acquire a good grammatical overview of Latin, reinforced by the reading of adapted Latin texts, weekly grammar exercises and vocabulary tests. More broadly, you will encounter the Latin language within the context of classical Roman society and culture, and emphasis is given to Latin's grammatical legacy to English and other modern languages. Although there is no formal oral component to this unit, you are encouraged to become familiar with the pronunciation of Classical Latin.

Areas of study: Archaeology and ancient history

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of core grammatical and syntactical constructions and concepts in Classical Latin.
2. Recognize and analyse a core vocabulary in Classical Latin
3. Use grammatical and vocabulary knowledge to interpret and translate uncomplicated Latin texts.
4. Discuss aspects of Roman society and culture in the Republican period

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.