The module focuses on solidifying students' knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary through exercises and by reading texts in the original. Students will participate in the close reading and interpretation of Latin literary texts through translation. This enhances their understanding of the key themes and ideas in the text.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Private Study Hours: 120
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods:
• In-Course Test (40 minutes) – 20%
• Grammar and Translation Exercises (7-10 in total) – 60%
• Take-home Grammar and Translation Assignments (5-7 in total) – 20%
Reassessment methods:
• 100% Grammar, Translation, and Interpretation Exercise
Indicative Reading List
Edwards, C. (2019). Seneca: Selected Letters. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Francese, C. (2011). Caesar: Selections from the Gallic War. Carlisle, PA: Dickinson College Commentaries
Greenough, J.B., G.L. Kittredge, A.A. Howard, B.L. D'Ooge (1903). Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges. Boston: Grinn & Co The Atheneum Press
Keller, A. and S. Russell (2004). Learn to Read Latin. New Haven: Yale University Press
Mulligan, B. (2013). Cornelius Nepos: Life of Hannibal. Carlisle, PA: Dickinson College Commentaries
Quinn, K. (1998). Catullus: The Poems. London: Macmillan
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate their knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of Latin;
2 Demonstrate their developed methodological and critical problem-solving skills in reading and translating Latin;
3 Demonstrate analytical and critical skills for the study of Latin literature;
4 Demonstrate an ability to recognise the principles of Latin grammar applied in the text(s) and use translation tools appropriately to solve problems;
5 Demonstrate an awareness of the semantic range of individual Latin words in context.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Apply their knowledge and skills to initiate critical analysis of new information and make sound judgments about its meaning;
2 Reflect on the limits of their knowledge and how this influences their performance, and self-diagnose where remedial work is necessary;
3 Develop lines of argument based on a critical analysis of the sources;
4 Effectively and coherently communicate in a variety of forms.
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