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Classical Latin - Level 1 - LFA00018L

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• Department: Language and Linguistic Science
• Credit value: 20 credits
• Credit level: LFA1
• Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

Module summary

This Level 1 course will enable you to build on your knowledge of Classical Latin and increase your confidence in using the language.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

The course has three key aims:

• to provide a sound foundation in grammar;
• to cover basic forms and develop a core vocabulary;
• to start reading extracts from Latin authors;
• to place Latin in its historical context by introducing aspects of Roman culture and civilization
• to enable the student to identify and find relevant resources, both library and web-based, so that further private study can be pursued.

Module learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• read and understand classical Latin at a sound basic level;
• use a range of internet resources to further your study and understanding of the language and Roman life and culture;
• understand how an inflected language works;
• use a Latin dictionary and grammar tables to work out difficult material you have not met before;
• apply your knowledge to understand later types of Latin;
• see how Latin roots have been adopted in English and other modern languages.

Module content

In terms of the CEFR (Common European Framework) for Languages, the standard achieved at the end of the course is A1/A2 (Independent User: Threshold):

• Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
• Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
• Can produce simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)	100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)	100

Module feedback

Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.

In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.

Indicative reading

Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).