This module gives students an intensive introduction to the Latin language. Classes introduce the basic concepts required to understand and learn an inflected language, cover the essential elements of accidence and syntax, and focus on a core vocabulary of common words. Class exercises provide practice in both passive and active use of the students' developing knowledge of Latin.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of inflected forms and of the principles of accidence and agreement by identifying and manipulating word forms and the relations between them in Latin sentences.
Show an understanding of Latin syntax by identifying a range of common grammatical constructions and by constructing simple Latin sentences.
Translate simple passages from Latin into English.
Assessment
38855-01 : Class Test 1 : Class Test (33.3%)
38855-02 : Class Test 2 : Class Test (33.3%)
38855-03 : Class Test 3 : Class Test (33.4%)