BA Latin and French

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Advanced Latin Language 2

Course unit fact file
Unit code CAHE30210
Credit rating 20
Unit level Level 3
Teaching period(s) Full year
Available as a free choice unit? Yes

Overview

This course-unit takes you on from CAHE 30110 Advanced Latin 1 to the next level. It involves (a) the accurate translation and linguistic comprehension of two set texts (one in verse and one in prose); (b) practice in unprepared translation from Latin into English and from English into Latin. 

Pre/co-requisites

Pre/Co/Antirequisite units

Completion (with a mark of at least 40%) of CAHE30110 Advanced Latin 1. Students who have achieved marks below 40% in CAHE30110 Advanced Latin 1 are not permitted to proceed to CAHE30210 Advanced Latin 2. A COMPENSATED FAIL at Advanced 1 IS NOT SUFFICIENT. 

 

 

Aims

To continue the study of Latin language acquired at CAHE 30110 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. 

Syllabus

 

 

Knowledge and understanding

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

  • read extensive selections from two Latin set texts, one prose and one verse;

  • will be able to translate passages from the set text unaided;

  • deepened their understanding of Latin grammar;

  • 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:

  • 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;
  • problem solving.

 

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

Method Weight
Other 0%
Written exam 70%

Mid-year exam

Feedback methods

Feedback method

Formative or Summative

Written feedback on fortnightly homework exercises

 

Formative

Written feedback on summative assessment (mid-year exam)

 

Formative & Summative

Additional one-to-one feedback (during the consultation hour or by making an appointment).

 

Formative

 

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.

The set texts are fixed on a rotating basis by the Dept according to a set syllabus, from which no variation is permitted. The precise texts will be confirmed before the start of teaching in every year.

 

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Practical classes & workshops 33
Independent study hours
Independent study 167

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Thomas Phillips
John Taylor Unit coordinator

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