Unit information: Latin Language Level A1 in 2018/19

Unit name	Latin Language Level A1
Unit code	CLAS12303
Credit points	20
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Professor. Haskell
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Classics & Ancient History
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit is designed for those who have little or no previous knowledge of Latin. You will learn all the fundamental morphology and syntax of classical Latin. It will provide a foundation upon which students can further develop their skills and knowledge of Latin.

Aims:

• To begin introducing students to the grammatical and syntactical structures associated with Latin
• To begin introducing students to Latin vocabulary, syntax, and morphology
• To begin developing students’ ability to read and translate Latin texts
• To introduce 3^rd-yr students to some fundamental issues in translation theory.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of Latin vocabulary at the standard of level A1
2. Identify and discuss Latin morphology and syntax as appropriate to level A1
3. Translate straightforward Latin into good English appropriate to level A1

Teaching Information

2 x 2-hour language seminar weekly

Assessment Information

1 x 45-min class test (33%) [ILOs 1 &3]

1 x 90-min exam (67%) [ILOs 1-3]

Reading and References

Lewis, C. T. 1891. An Elementary Latin Dictionary (Oxford: Clarendon).

In lieu of this paper dictionary, students may prefer the dictionary package in the SPQR app, available for Apple and Android.

The following websites are very useful for vocabulary and morphology memorisation and practice:

www.memrise.com

quizlet.com