Latin Intermediate 1 (LAS2125)
- University credits: 10
- FHEQ level: 5
- Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
- Frequency of class: Twice a week
- Group size: Maximum of 23
Module Leader: Anna Ferrarese
Assuming successful completion of the unit below (LAS192 Latin Beginner 2), a GCSE grade A/A*, or equivalent learning experience, this unit aims to provide the linguistic and cultural skills required for a sound understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome in order to study authentic classical texts presenting some challenges . Of particular relevance to Linguists, Historians, Archaeologists, Theologians, and Musicians researching original documents, this unit should also be of interest to students of Law, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology and other modern sciences wishing to gain an advanced understanding of how modern languages and specialist terminology in their own disciplines are influenced by Latin.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- perform at a post-GCSE level in preparation for further studies towards the equivalent of an AS qualification
- demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of a good range of complex Latin grammar and syntax
- carry out translations from Latin of semi-authentic texts, demonstrating an initial command of register, style, etymology, and common idiomatic structures.
- read (mostly) authentic texts in Latin in order to extract fairly detailed information on life, religion, traditions and literature of the Roman civilisation
- progress semi-independently in their general study of the language also in relation to their own field of interest, using tools such as paper and online grammar reference books, dictionaries and parallel texts.
- demonstrate a good level of competence in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, autonomously researching and presenting information, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, and learning independently.
Credited students:
- Coursework: 20%
- Examination: 80%
Not-for-credit fee-waiver students
Mandatory assessment to be completed in order to qualify for fee-waiver.
Not-for-credit self-funded students
Assessment is not mandatory.
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