Course unit details:
Advanced Latin Language 2
| Unit code | CAHE70211 |
|---|---|
| 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 CAHE 30111 Advanced Latin 1 to the next level. It involves (a) the accurate translation and linguistic comprehension of unseen texts (in verse and in prose); (b) the development of more advanced skills relating to the reading of Latin; (c) practice in unprepared translation from English into Latin.
Pre/co-requisites
Pre-requisite units | Completion (with a mark of least 50%) of CAHE30110/70110 Advanced Latin 1. Students who have achieved marks below 50% in CAHE30110/70110 Advanced Latin 1 are not permitted to proceed to CAHE70210 Advanced Latin 2 except with the special permission of the MA Programme Director and the course unit convenor. |
Aims
To continue the study of Latin language acquired at CAHE 30111 Advanced Latin 1, developing skills of reading a wider range of authors (in prose and verse), 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:
- read a wide range of passages from Latin authors, both verse and prose
- further deepened their understanding of Latin grammar;
- increased their engagement with Latin texts, by acquiring the rudiments of scansion, understanding the rules of Latin pronunciation and related issues in the language
- increased knowledge of the Latin canon.
Intellectual skills
By the end of this course students will have/be able to:
- further developed their ability in prose composition, translating both sentences and continuous passages of English into idiomatic Latin;
- increased their capacity to translate unseen passages of Latin into English, with reduced assistance.
Practical skills
By the end of this course students will have/be able to:
- developed 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:
• 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% |
| In-person exam | 70% |
Feedback methods
- Written feedback on fortnightly homework exercises; all feedback will be designed to improve understanding and subsequent performance in formative and summative assessment
- Written feedback on formative and summative assessment (see above);
- Oral feedback on grammar exercises in fortnightly classes and on translations in weekly classes
- Additional one-to-one feedback (during the consultation hour or by making an appointment).
Recommended reading
- R. Ashdowne, J. Morwood, Writing Latin, Duckworth, 2007.
- J. Morwood (1999) Latin Grammar, Oxford, or some other suitable Latin grammar, plus any good Latin-English/English-Latin dictionary.
Other materials will be provided on the VLN.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 33 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 117 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Christian Laes | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
33 hours teaching contact
Independent Study