Course unit details:
Advanced Latin Language 1
| Unit code | CAHE70111 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
This course-unit takes you on from CAHE70182 Intensive Latin 2 or A-level Latin to the next level. It involves (a) consolidation of Latin Grammar and syntax, (b) building of an enhanced vocabulary, (c) practice in unprepared translation and linguistic comprehension of continuous passages from Latin into English, and translation of sentences from English into Latin.
Pre/co-requisites
| Pre-requisite units | A-level Latin (or equivalent) or completion (with a mark of at least 50%) of CAHE70182 Intensive Latin 2. Students who have not taken CAHE30182/70182 may be asked to take a Diagnostic Test before enrolling on this unit. |
Aims
To continue the study of Latin language acquired at CAHE70182 Intensive Latin 2, developing skills of reading prose texts, further consolidating knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and grammar, and developing active knowledge of the language, through translation both into and out of Latin.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of this course students will have/be able to:
- translate passages from a variety of Latin prose texts unaided;
- demonstrate consolidated understanding of basic Latin grammar and vocabulary;
- demonstrate deepened understanding of more advanced Latin grammar and vocabulary;
- apply knowledge and understanding in the translation of English sentences into Latin.
Intellectual skills
By the end of this course students will have/be able to:
- increased their capacity to translate unseen passages of Latin into English, with reduced assistance;
- show ability in prose composition in the translation of sentences from English to Latin.
Practical skills
By the end of this course students will be able to
- make fast and skilful use of language aids, such as dictionaries and grammars.
Transferable skills and personal qualities
By the end of this course students will have/be able to show:
- self-discipline;
- organisation;
- developed problem solving skills.
Employability skills
- Other
- The course supports the development of a large number of important employment skills, most notably the ability to understand, commit to memory, and successfully deploy the elements of a complex communication system. Conscientious study of an ancient language enhances understanding of English grammatical structures and broadens vocabulary, thereby enhancing the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and eloquently. Students of ancient languages also learn how to extract key elements from complex information and to identify, make sense of, and solve associated problems.
Assessment methods
| Mid-semester test | 30% |
| Exam | 70% |
Feedback methods
- Written feedback on fortnightly homework exercises;
- Written feedback on formative and summative assessment (see above);
- Additional one-to-one feedback (during the consultation hour or by making an appointment).
Recommended reading
• The textbook for language learning, which all students are required to buy, is Taylor, J. Latin Beyond GCSE (2nd ed. 2017) (9781474299831).
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 11 |
| Seminars | 22 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 117 |
Additional notes
33 hours classes plus weekly consultation hour
3 hours summative assessment