- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Christine Williamson
- Credit value: Information currently unavailable
- Credit level: LFA
- Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
- See module specification for other years: 2024-25
This module allows students to reinforce their knowledge of the basic principles of Latin grammar, as well as building on that knowledge through an introduction to some of Latin’s complex sentence constructions. By the end of the course, students will be able to translate a range of primary source material (e.g. short texts in both prose and poetry). Students will also be introduced to elements of Roman culture in order to develop an understanding of the culture in which such literature was produced.
LFA Classical Latin Beginner / Classical Latin: Beginner or equivalent.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2023-24 to Semester 2 2023-24 |
This module will steadily build the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to examine and interpret a range of Classical Latin documents over the course of a semester, and develop a comprehensive knowledge of Latin translation skills at elementary level.
Students will engage, individually and in groups, in comprehension activities and tasks emphasising three core research skills:
The mediums of instruction are English and Latin.
Translation Passages
This module aims to build translation confidence through exposure to a range of Latin texts, which will include:
Grammar topics at Elementary Level:
Seminars will include a range of different exercises including both translation (Latin to English) and prose composition (English to Latin) to help explain and build grammatical knowledge, with plenty of opportunities for revision as the semester progresses.
Latin Culture: Life, Love and Laughter in the City of Rome
The course will provide students with an interdisciplinary introduction to the social dynamics of the city of Rome during the height of the Roman Empire. Through integrating archaeological, historical, and literary evidence, this module will explore not only the practicalities of daily life in Ancient Rome, but also the concerns and hopes of individual Romans from this period. From the perceived dangers of watching gladiatorial combat, to the trials and tribulations of falling in love, the letters and poems of those who once inhabited the city of Rome provide a fascinating window onto the reality of living in one of Classical Antiquity’s greatest cities.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Departmental - attendance requirement Attendance requirement |
N/A | 100 |
Pass/fail & Non-reassessable
The course is non-assessed but students will receive an LFA Certificate of Completion if they participate in at least 13 sessions out of 18.
None
Regular homework tasks will provide opportunities for ongoing feedback on progress.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to complete coursework. Its purpose is not to provide a summative assessment of students’ performance but to provide the basis for relevant tutor’s feedback and feedforward.
Course materials and guided readings will be provided by the module convenors via the VLE at the start of the year.