The course introduces students to key concepts in the study of Latin language and familiarises students with basic features of Latin grammar and syntax.

Lectures: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 9am over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus; weekly one hour seminar (choice of times) over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

Basic Latin for Honours 1 (LATIN4003); Basic Latin for Postgraduates 1 (LATIN5003)

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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 is no alternative to the test or exam, but extra time or 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.

This course aims to:

■ Study key concepts in the Latin language,

■ Introduce basic features of Latin grammar and syntax,

■ Provide a basic Latin vocabulary,

■ Enable the comprehension and translation into English simple Latin sentences,

■ Enable the translation from English into correct Latin single words and brief phrases.

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

■ Apply their knowledge of basic Latin grammar, morphology and syntax, and specified Latin vocabulary,

■ Translate simple sentences from Latin into idiomatic English

■ Answer questions about the forms of Latin words used in simple Latin sentences.

■ Supply the correct forms of individual Latin words and simple phrases.