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Module Title LM Latin 2
SchoolHistory and Cultures
Department Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code 09 38852
Module Lead Phil Burton
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Seminar-30 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours
Guided independent study-160 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module assumes knowledge of the basic principles of Latin grammar and the more common inflectional forms, along with a good grasp of basic vocabulary. Students will build on this foundation to gain a knowledge of all common noun and verb forms, along with a wider range of grammatical constructions and a wider vocabulary. They will be able to work with short passages or inscriptions and begin to have sense of style and register in original texts..
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Deploy knowledge of all the common forms of classical Latin verbs and nouns;
  • Recognize most common grammatical constructions of Latin
  • Recall and deploy a reasonably extensive vocabulary.
  • Translate short passages of un-adapted Latin into English independently
  • Analyse and comment on style in short original passages and/or inscriptions
Assessment 38852-01 : Class Test 1 : Class Test (25%)
38852-02 : Class Test 2 : Class Test (25%)
38852-03 : 2 Hour Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:

2 x 50 minute class test or quiz (25% each)
1 x 2 hour examination (50%)

Reassessment:

Resubmission of failed component(s)
Other
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