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LAT10090

Academic Year 2022/2023

Beginners' Latin I (LAT10090)

Subject:
Latin
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Classics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Helen Dixon
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is an introduction to the Latin language aimed at beginners who want to learn Latin and develop their knowledge of Roman culture. We will explore aspects of Roman myth and history by reading adapted Latin texts. You will learn elementary Latin grammar and syntax, and develop your understanding of principles of grammar and the Latin roots of the English language. The textbook is:

Latin via Ovid: A First Course. Second Edition. Norma Goldman and Jacob E. Nyenhuis. 1982

The textbook is supplemented by interactive learning games and activities.

There are some places available for elective students, international students and postgraduates. The module is not open to students with Leaving Cert Latin or equivalent: if you have previously studied Latin, contact the module coordinator for advice.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- manage an essential Latin vocabulary;
- understand and identify fundamental aspects of Latin grammar and syntax;
- recall and explain a range of grammatical terms;
- translate passages of adapted Latin text.

Indicative Module Content:

Over the course of the trimester we will work through chapters 1-17 of our textbook, Latin via Ovid.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

33
Computer Aided Lab

11
Specified Learning Activities

90
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
For 2020/21, the module will be taught face-to-face on campus .

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRC10080 - Ancient Langs in Context, GRC40200 - Beginners' Latin for Grads 1, LAT10110 - Beginners' Latin 1


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Class Test: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Week 7 n/a Graded No

30

 No
Class Test: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Week 12 n/a Graded No

40

 No
Continuous Assessment: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive individual written feedback on in-class tests within 20 working days of submission. Students are welcome to arrange a meeting with the module coordinator to discuss their grade and feedback.

Latin via Ovid: A First Course. Second Edition. Norma Goldman and Jacob E. Nyenhuis. 1982
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