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Medieval Latin - Level 2 - LFA00068L

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• Department: Language and Linguistic Science
• Module co-ordinator: Information currently unavailable
• Credit value: 20 credits
• Credit level: LFA2
• Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
  • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

The course is aimed at those with some previous knowledge of the target 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 comprehension of medieval Latin language for reading purposes;
• to provide the basis for the study of Latin texts in other University departments, especially History;
• to develop an understanding of four main genres in medieval Latin literature and place them in their historical and cultural contexts.

Module learning outcomes

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

• read and understand medieval Latin at a sound intermediate level;
• use a wide range of Internet resources to further your study and understanding of the medieval Latin literature and documents;
• use a Latin dictionary and grammar tables to work out challenging material you have not met before;
• apply your knowledge to understand a good range of different types of Latin;
• appreciate the influence of Latin in the medieval world.

Module content

The course will be taught using medieval texts as reading material with a series of handouts covering syntax with practice material from prescribed texts. Support and resources will also be available on the VLE. The course will fall into four units, using readings from the following:

• The Latin of the Vulgate
• The Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine
• Wills and other historical documents
• Selected writings from Bede, Geoffrey of Monmouth and other histories

Indicative assessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) LFA Medieval Latin - Level 2	2 hours	100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) LFA Medieval Latin - Level 2	2 hours	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).