CL2L3-Latin 3 (I)

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: This module is designed for those students at any level (C, I or H) who enter with A level Latin or quivalent, or have completed Latin 2 or equivalent. ;This module is designed for those students at any level who enter with A level Latin or equivalent, or have passed Latin 2 or equivalent
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Andreas Gavrielatos
Email: a.gavrielatos@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module aims to enable students to read Latin authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.

Aims:
The module aims to enable students to read Latin authors with some fluency, and to develop a sound competence in grammar, syntax and vocabulary. In addition, students will gain practice in the analysis of the literary texts studied.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
􀀕 translate longer unadapted passages from Latin authors;
􀀕 gain a competent knowledge of all the important grammatical forms and structures of Latin;
􀀕 analyse the style and context of the texts studied.

Additional outcomes:
The module also encourages the development of skills in written communication and work in groups

Outline content:
The course meets for three hours each week. At least one hour per week will be devoted to review of grammar and syntax. Texts read may include Virgil, Ovid, Suetonius and Livy.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module is conducted in seminars encouraging participation by students in translation and discussion.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework Summative assessment will consist of aÌý one one-hour test administered in the Department at the beginning of the Spring term (33%) and one two-hour in-class test administered in the second week of Summer term.Ìý This will consist of translation, analysis and discussion of prepared texts and an unseen passage (67%).Ìý