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Medieval Latin - Level 1 - LFA00022L

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  • Department: Language and Linguistic Science
  • Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: LFA1
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

The course is aimed at those with no previous knowledge of Latin and includes full introduction to the grammar.

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 for the study of Medieval Latin so that basic texts can be tackled;
  • to place the use of Medieval Latin in its historical context, looking at how it differs from Classical Latin and providing an overview of the material available;
  • 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 Medieval Latin at a sound basic level;
  • choose and use Latin dictionaries and word lists;
  • apply a foundation of grammar to approach a variety of source material in Latin from the medieval period;
  • gain an understanding of and be able to identify straightforward transcribed material from documents such as wills and charters.

Module content

The course is based on a series of handouts that will build up into a learning resource. Recommendations on reading material and textbooks will be made, but the breadth of the subject is such that these usually depend on the individual student’s needs or particular interests. Reading material will be provided by the tutor covering a wide range of genres, periods and styles, and this can be adapted to any special requirements or requests of the group. To support your studies, you will need to obtain a textbook (see course material). The VLE will also provide further support and materials.

Indicative assessment

Task Length % of module mark Group
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA Medieval Latin Level 1		 2 hours 100 A
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Online Exam : LFA Medieval Latin Level 1		 3 hours 100 B

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task Length % of module mark Group
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
LFA Medieval Latin Level 1		 2 hours 100 A
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Online Exam : LFA Medieval Latin Level 1		 3 hours 100 B

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).


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