Latin Intermediate 2 (MLT920)
Based on 36 hours of interactive seminars, the unit also comprises 64 hours of monitored private study.
- University credits: 10
- University levels: 1-4
- Pre-requisite: MLT919 Latin Intermediate 1, a GCSE grade A* (8/9), or equivalent learning experience.
- Co-requisite: N/A.
- Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
- Teaching period: Spring semester (see timetables & course dates)
- Contact times: 3 hours per week (two sessions in a week) over 12 weeks, starting in Week 1 of the semester.
- Group size: Maximum of 23
- Language Co-ordinator: Anna Ferrarese
- Module Leader: Anna Ferrarese
- Pathway: N/A.
Assuming successful completion of the unit below (Latin Intermediate 1, a GCSE grade A*, or equivalent learning experience, this unit provides the linguistic and cultural skills required for a good understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome in order to study authentic classical texts presenting significant 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 to the equivalent of an AS level in the language
- demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced Latin grammar and syntax
- carry out translations of (mostly) authentic texts, demonstrating a good command of register, style, etymology and idiomatic structures
- read authentic texts in Latin with a certain degree of confidence in order to extract detailed information on life, religion, traditions and literature of the Roman civilisation
- progress 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 high level of competence in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, researching, critically analysing and presenting information, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, learning independently.
Set Textbook:
- tbc.
This module can be validated as part of the following schemes:
- Undergraduate degree
- MLTC Confirmation of Attendance or Completion
- Higher Education Achievement Record
- Doctoral Development Programme and Research Training Programme
Assessment:
Important: the method of assessment to be used in 2023-24 is subject to change. This page will be updated with further information in due course.
- Coursework: 10%
- Portfolio: 40%
- Written examination (in the examination period): 50%
Feedback: In addition to on-going individual and collective feedback during class-activities, learners will receive individual written feedback on the three pieces of assessment above.
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