Latin MA
Latin 2B: Intermediate Latin 2 LATIN2002
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- 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 Latin 2A.
Timetable
Seminars: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 3pm over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus
Excluded Courses
Advanced Latin for Honours 2 (LATIN4002); Advanced Latin for Postgraduates 2 (LATIN5002)
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ 1 Class Test (50 minutes) - 20%
■ Essay (1550 words) - 20%
■ Examination ( 120 Minutes) - 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 tests or exam, but extra time/alternative space can be offered as reasonable adjustment.
■ There is no alternative to the essay, but extensions to the deadline or can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
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