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* demonstrate a sound command of complex Latin grammar and syntax;
* manage an extensive Latin vocabulary;
* use their knowledge of vocabulary;
* grammar and syntax to translate prepared and unprepared passages of moderate difficulty from key Latin authors;
* translate with greater fluency;
* comment on the wider cultural background to the texts;
* comment on the literary qualities of the texts they have studied.
The classes will focus primarily on translation of the passages in "Latin Via Ovid" Chapters XXXI-XL and learning the grammar, syntax and use of language laid out in each chapter. Towards the end of the semester, time permitting, students will read selected passages from Latin prose authors.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 28 |
Specified Learning Activities | 92 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 200 |
For students with Leaving Certificate Latin or with Beginners' Latin modules LAT 10110 and LAT 10120.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: The two-hour exam will test seen and unseen translation skills, grammar, and syntax. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Class Test: Grammar and translation test | Week 5 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Class Test: Grammar and translation test | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback on in-class tests will be provided in class. Students are welcome to arrange a meeting with the module coordinator to discuss any of their grades/feedback during the semester and after the examination.
Name | Role |
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Dr Martin Brady | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Helen Dixon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6 | Wed 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Wed 10:00 - 10:50 |