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LAT10100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Beginners' Latin II (LAT10100)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is the second stage of an introductory course in Latin. Students will complete their study of Latin grammar and vocabulary, and read passages of continuous prose and verse from a variety of Latin authors with a view to acquiring fluency in the reading of unadapted Latin texts. The course also incorporates a study of the basics of ancient Roman culture and history through source material in the original Latin. The textbook is Latin via Ovid (Norma W. Goldman). The optional online learning activities can be used to supplement your learning.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- manage an extensive Latin vocabulary.
- recognise all Latin noun, adjective and verb forms.
- recognise all the commonly-occurring Latin syntactical forms.
- apply their knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and syntax to translation of passages of unadapted Latin, both prepared and unprepared.

Indicative Module Content:

We will aim to work through chapters 18 to 30 of Latin via Ovid.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

104
Autonomous Student Learning

52
Small Group

44
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is taught via small interactive classes which focus on introducing students to grammar and translation skills. Students have the opportunity to work in groups or individually during in-class activities.

During the academic year 2023/24 all Beginners Latin modules will be taught face-to-face on campus.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This module is intended for complete beginners, and should not be taken by students who have studied Latin for more than one semester or equivalent. Students who are not complete beginners should contact the module coordinator before registering.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRC10080 - Ancient Langs in Context, GRC40200 - Beginners' Latin for Grads 1, GRC40210 - Beginners' Latin for Grads 2, LAT10110 - Beginners' Latin 1, LAT10120 - Beginners' Latin 2


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 1 hour in-class test Week 3 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): 1 hour in-class test Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): 1 hour in-class test Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): 1 hour in-class test Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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?

Individual feedback will be provided on class tests, and any common difficulties that arise will be discussed in class.

Name Role
Dr Helen Dixon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30, 31 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
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