Course Catalogue

More reading in Latin ADED11812

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This 5-week course offers students who have basic reading skills in Latin the chance to explore key works of Latin literature in the original. Each week, a new text will be studied, allowing students to continue developing their grammatical knowledge and broadening their experience of Latin literature and language. All texts will be presented in their cultural context, and will include excerpts from Virgil's Aeneid and Ovid's Metamorphoses.

Timetable

Block 1

Weeks 1-5

2 hours per week for 5 weeks

Saturdays, 10.00-12.00

Requirements of Entry

It is recommended that students have successfully completed 'Introduction to Latin' and, ideally, 'Continuing Latin' (or similar courses).

Excluded Courses

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Assessment

N/A

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ develop students' knowledge of Latin by reading a selection of works of Latin literature

■ sharpen students' translation skills

■ present texts in their cultural context.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ demonstrate familiarity with a range of texts in Latin

■ translate excerpts of poetry and prose

■ discuss the significance of key works of Latin literature within their cultural context.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions