- Department: Centre for Medieval Studies
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
This module is aimed at students who have studied basic Latin grammar, but have either not yet encountered complex syntax, or feel the need to revise grammatical topics such as indirect statements or the gerunds and gerundives. Over the course of two terms, students will be introduced to all major complex Latin grammatical constructions in order to enhance their ability to translate a wide range of texts with speed and accuracy. The module also aims to provide students with an introduction to the evolution of Latin morphology and syntax from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages, as well as a brief overview of Medieval Latin literature. To this end, students are expected to prepare a weekly translation for class and these passages are selected not only to illustrate the grammatical constructions studied in class, but also to provide students with an idea of different styles and genres of Latin literature that emerge during the Medieval period.
Task | % of module mark |
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Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Open Examination: Multiple choice questions online | 100 |
Weekly verbal feedback on class translation exercises. One piece of formative assessment is set at the midpoint of the course, so that students can receive written feedback on their progress. Exam results are given within 25 working days.
Please note that there is NO set textbook for this course. Students will be provided with a course booklet and weekly handouts that cover all the Latin texts and grammar topics considered on this module.
Students may find it helpful to own a Latin Primer, in order to follow up the grammar topics covered in class. The recommended Primer for this module is:
Students will also need to have access to a Latin dictionary and the following works are recommended for this course:
Please note, however, that there is no need to buy a dictionary, as a number of academic Latin dictionaries can be accessed online for free. Two particularly useful volumes are:
Both tomes are now available via: http://logeion.uchicago.edu