Advanced Latin 1 for MA

Code

CLAR4033

School

Classics and Archaeology

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

Detailed guided study in Latin of a prose or verse text or texts designed for those pursuing further study of Latin as part of an MA course. Careful attention will be paid to the development of translation skills, but the focus of the module will not be merely linguistic. Students will also be encouraged to explore the set text's interrelation with its literary tradition and its background as well as to appreciate style and imagery through their access to the text in the original language.

Target Students

Available to all Postgraduate level 4 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, exchange and subsidiary students. The module should be taken with CLAR4034 in the same academic year. Any students with a valid reason why they cannot do both modules, or with other queries, should contact the module convenor.

Co-requisites

Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:

• Advanced Latin 2 for MA (CLAR4034)

Classes

• One 2-hour workshop each week for 10 weeks
• Two 1-hour seminars each week for 10 weeks

Assessment

• 70% Coursework: Individual portfolio of exercises
• 30% Exam (1-hour): One-hour exam

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

Latin syntax and its interpretation;

critical and theoretical approaches to the study of Latin texts in the original language;

literary, cultural and historical contexts for Latin literature;

the relevance of Latin texts for the study of ancient history,

society and visual culture;

the reception of Latin literature in later periods.

Intellectual skills:

Engage in close and logical analysis of texts and arguments;

think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others;

understand complex ideas and relate then to specific problems or questions;

acquire substantial quantities of information systematically and process it effectively;

construct a coherent argument substantiated by relevant evidence.

Professional Practical Skills:

Read Latin texts independently and with a high level of accuracy and understanding;

translate unseen a passage in Latin from poetry and non-technical prose at an appropriate level;

articulate knowledge and understanding of Latin literature and its literary, historical and cultural contexts.

Transferable (key) Skills:

Work productively with others;

communicate effectively in writing;

communicate effectively by oral presentation;

organise and manage their working time, including scheduling tasks and meeting deadlines;

word-process material with attention to detail and accuracy;

take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses.

Conveners

• Professor Simon Malloch