Course Catalogue

Intermediate Latin For Postgraduates 2 LATIN5002

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Humanities
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course is designed to extend students' experience of reading works of Latin literature in the original language, building on skills acquired and developed in Advanced Latin for Postgraduates 1.

Timetable

3 days a week at 3pm as scheduled on MyCampus

Requirements of Entry

Available to students who have satisfactory completed either Advanced Latin for Postgraduates 1 (LATIN5001), or Advanced Latin for Honours 1 (LATIN4001), or Latin 2A (LATIN2001), or at the discretion of the MLitt (T) convener.

Excluded Courses

Latin 2B (LATIN2002); Advanced Latin for Honours 2 (LATIN4002)

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Class test - 20%

■ Essay (1500 words) - 20%

■ Exam - 60%

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the class tests, but extra time or alternative space can be offered as reasonable adjustments.

■ There is no alternative to the essay, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ There is no alternative to the exam, but extra time or alternative space can be offered as reasonable adjustments.

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to:

 

■ Develop knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax

■ Enhance reading skills of both prepared and unprepared texts

■ Provide a detailed understanding and appreciation of prescribed literary texts and of the society within which they were written.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Display a competent grasp of Latin vocabulary and Latin grammar

■ Translate, without preparation, passages of literary Latin into English

■ Translate simple English into accurate and grammatical Latin

■ Write in an informed and critical manner about the set texts

■ Translate and comment upon passages from the set texts after prepared reading, using dictionaries and commentaries

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions