Ancient History MA
Basic Latin For Honours 2 LATIN4004
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
The course develops skills in the reading of Latin texts, both prescribed and non-prescribed, and familiarises students with complex concepts of Latin grammar and syntax.
Timetable
3x1hr lectures; 1x1hr seminars over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus. This is one of the Honours options in Latin and may not run every year. The options that are running this session are available on MyCampus.
Excluded Courses
Latin 1B (LATIN1002); Basic Latin for Postgraduates 2 (LATIN5004)
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ 1 Class Test (50 Minutes) - 25%
■ Examination (2-hour duration) - 75%
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There are no alternatives to the test or exam, but extra time/alternative space can be offered as reasonable adjustment.
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor. 
Main Assessment In: April/May
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
This course aims to:
■ Expand knowledge of Latin vocabulary and morphology.
■ Introduce the syntax of complex Latin sentences.
■ Begin to develop reading skills through acquaintance with adapted passages of continuous Latin prose and verse.
■ Explain the linguistic features met in reading Latin.
■ Enable the translation from English into correct Latin single words and brief phrases.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Apply their knowledge of Latin grammar, morphology and syntax, and specified Latin vocabulary, to translate simple and complex sentences from Latin into idiomatic English.
■ Translate a simple unseen passage of continuous Latin prose into idiomatic English.
■ Explain the linguistic features met in reading both seen and unseen Latin passages and sentences.
■ Supply the correct forms of individual Latin words and simple phrases.