LAT10090 Beginners' Latin I

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module is an introduction to the Latin language aimed at beginners who want to develop their language skills and their knowledge of Roman culture. We will explore aspects of Roman myth and history by reading excerpts from Roman texts in the original Latin. You will learn elementary Latin grammar and syntax, and develop your understanding of principles of grammar and the Latin roots of the English language. The textbook is:

G.D.A. Sharpley, The Complete Latin Course, 2nd edition. Taylor & Francis, 2014.

The textbook is supplemented by interactive learning games and activities on Brightspace.

There are some places available for elective students, international students and postgraduates. The module is not open to students with Leaving Cert Latin or equivalent: if you have previously studied Latin, contact the module coordinator for advice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- manage an essential Latin vocabulary
- understand and identify fundamental aspects of Latin grammar and syntax
- recall and explain a range of grammatical terms
- translate simple Latin sentences

Indicative Module Content:

Over the course of the semester, we will work through chapters 1-9 of our textbook, The Complete Latin Course.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

33
Computer Aided Lab

11
Specified Learning Activities

90
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
For 2020/21, the module will be taught via online classes, which will be delivered live twice a week, and interactive learning activities on Brightspace. There will be no on-campus teaching. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
GRC10080 - Ancient Langs in Context, GRC40200 - Beginners' Latin for Grads 1, LAT10110 - Beginners' Latin 1


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Class Test: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Week 4 n/a Graded No

30
Class Test: Grammar, Syntax, Translation Week 11 n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The online learning games provide instant feedback and positive reinforcement, and can be played as often as you want over the course of the module. They are graded on the basis of engagement and completion. Class tests are completed in class time via Brightspace. You can check your grade and receive feedback via Brightspace, and any common difficulties that arise will be discussed in class.

Sharpley, G. D. A. The Complete Latin Course. Routledge, 2014.