Intermediate Latin Language

Subject CLAS20027 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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: 3 hours of language classes per week
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 102 hours
Prerequisites: A study score of at least 25 in VCE Latin or 107-153; 670-205; 670-359/CLAS10007 (Beginners Latin B) or 107-149; 670-201; 670-355 Intensive Beginners Latin or an approved equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 107-157;670-361;107-484
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Rhiannon Evans

Contact

Rhiannon Evans

rmevans@unimelb.edu.au
x44173

Subject Overview:

This subject extends and reinforces students" knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax. The close examination of Latin linguistic forms and structures provided by this subject is designed both to increase students" understanding of how the Latin language functions, and to facilitate the reading of complex literary texts studied in other Intermediate Level Latin subjects. On completion of the subject, students should have consolidated and expanded their knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax, and improved their Latin reading ability.
Objectives:
  • have consolidated and extended their knowledge of Latin grammar.
  • have improved their Latin reading ability.
Assessment: Weekly exercises equivalent to 1000 words 25% (due during the semester), a mid-semester assessment test equivalent to 1000 words 25% (due in Week 6), and a 2-hr examination equivalent to 2000 words 50% (due in the examination period). Hurdle requirements: In order to be eligible for final assessment students must attend 75% of tutorials and complete the assessment test and examination.
Prescribed Texts:
  • A New Latin Syntax (E C Woodcock) Bolchazy-Carducci 1999
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.

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Generic Skills:
  • have developed their linguistic skills and understanding of linguistic structure.
  • be skilled in critical thinking and analysis.
  • possess effective written communication skills.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classics

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