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LT1507: LATIN 2 (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

LT1507 picks up where LT1009 (Latin 1) finished in first term. By the end of this course students should have a more or less comprehensive understanding of Latin syntax and grammar, a Latin vocabulary of 700-800 words, and should be capable of translating simple Latin texts into idiomatic English. Students will very likely discover that their knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar/syntax is improved by their study of Latin.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study Yes
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Sam Newington

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course consists in a guided reading of Latin texts, in self-study grammar reviews and the study of vocabulary. This is an intensive course for those with previous exposure to Latin. By the end of the course students should be able to translate simple Latin texts in to idiomatic English and have assimilated the basic structure of Latin grammar.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Exam (1 three-hour written exam with no aids) (100%).

Resit: Exam (1 three-hour written exam with no aids) (100%).

Formative Assessment

Continuous feedback to students on their progress basesd on classroom and written performance Formative assessment will be both formal and informal.

Feedback

Summative feedback on  performance will take the form of returns of written translations.
Formative feedback will mainly take the form of informal classroom feedback.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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