Latin MA
Latin 2C: Further Intermediate Latin LATIN2003
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
Short Description
This course provides a second level Latin language course to those students who enter the University with prior experience of the language
Timetable
Seminars: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus
Excluded Courses
LATIN1001; LATIN1002
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
1 Class test (50 minutes) - 20%
Commentary (1500 words) - 20%
Examination (2-hour duration) - 60%
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ develop knowledge of the Latin language and grammar
■ develop reading skills of both seen and unseen texts
■ develop a detailed understanding and appreciation of prescribed texts
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ understand grammatical features of the Latin language to intermediate level
■ translate and comment upon passages from the set texts after prepared reading
■ translate, without preparation, passages of literary Latin into English
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.