Beginners Latin A

Subject 107-152 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Four hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week , 4 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
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 Evans

Contact

Rhiannon Evans

rmevans@unimelb.edu.au

Subject 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.
Objectives:
  • be familiar with the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin and have attained reading skills sufficient to begin reading simpler literary texts;
  • have discovered the importance of reading ancient texts in the original languages for the study of history and the ancient world in general.
Assessment: Assessment exercises totalling 2000 words 50% (due during semester) and a 2000-word examination 50% (due in the examination period).
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
Generic Skills:
  • be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;
  • possess effective written communication skills;
  • have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Notes: Formerly available as 115-020. Students who have completed 115-020 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Arts (Ancient Languages)
Diploma in Arts (Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classics

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