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LAT20140

Academic Year 2024/2025

Intermediate Latin (LAT20140)

Subject:
Latin
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Classics
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
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 constitutes a final stage of introduction to the Latin language within the context of ancient Roman culture. Students will revise grammatical forms and syntax and will gradually be introduced to more complex constructions, developing their reading skills through grammatical and comprehension exercises and through the translation of passages of unadapted Latin from a range of Roman writers. In tutorials students will practise translating longer sections from original authors, using the transitional reader Latin via Ovid Chapters XXXI-XL, developing their reading skills through the translation of passages of unadapted Latin drawn from a range of key Roman writers (e.g. Cicero, Ovid and Livy). By the end of the module students will have acquired an extensive vocabulary and familiarity with all of the more complex syntactical structures of Classical Latin. They will also be able to translate passages of unadapted Latin (both seen and unseen), and have developed a greater fluency in translation.

The Instructor for this module in Autumn 2023 is George Prekas.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

* 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.

Indicative Module Content:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

28
Specified Learning Activities

92
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The classes will focus on translation of passages of seen and unseen Latin, and on analysis of Latin grammar, syntax and use of language.

In the Autumn 2020/21 trimester module delivery is blended, but it would be possible to complete the module entirely online,

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students are expected to have passed LAT10090 Beginners Latin 1 and Beginners Latin II, or equivalent.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
LAT10130 - Intermediate Latin I, LAT10140 - Intermediate Latin II


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): In-class short test on grammar and translation Week 5 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): Unseen translation test of approximately 15-20 lines of Latin Week 9 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): 2 hour end of trimester examination End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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
Daniel O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr George Prekas Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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