Beginners Latin A
Subject 107-152 (2008)
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Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Four hours of language classes per week Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Dr Rhiannon EvansSubject Overview: | This subject is an introduction to the grammar and reading of Latin. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation and translation and reading simple texts. Background information on Roman culture is woven into the subject matter throughout the semester. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary and dramatic texts. |
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Assessment: | Assessment exercises totalling 2000 words 50% (due during semester) and a 2000-word examination 50% (due in the examination period). |
Prescribed Texts: | Prescribed Texts:Reading Latin: Text (Jones & Sidwell), Cambridge University Press Reading Latin: Grammar and Exercises (Jones & Sidwell), Cambridge University Press |
Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:
You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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Notes: | Formerly available as 115-020. Students who have completed 115-020 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Arts Diploma in Arts (Ancient Languages) Diploma in Arts (Ancient and Medieval Studies) Graduate Certificate in Arts (Classics and Archaeology) Graduate Diploma in Arts (Classics and Archaeology) |
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