LAT10110 Beginners' Latin 1

Academic Year 2013/2014

From Harry Potter to the Pope, in modern day law and medicine, Latin has a long history as a language of power and arcane knowledge. It is also hugely influential on the linguistic development of later European languages. This module introduces students to the study of the Latin language, setting it in the context of ancient Roman culture. The fundamental rules of Latin and English grammar will be explained, and students will learn to read and translate passages adapted from great ancient authors such as Cicero and Virgil. The textbook used is Norman Goldman, Latin Via Ovid (1982). This is a fast paced and intensive course that can be taken as the first step in your study of Latin or as a stand-alone module to develop your understanding of ancient Rome and the linguistic roots of modern European languages such as English, French, Italian and Spanish.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:* translate Latin sentences and passages adapted from Roman authors* understand basic Latin grammar and syntax* manage a basic Latin vocabulary* comment on the wider cultural background to the passages they read.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Tutorial

11
Specified Learning Activities

52
Autonomous Student Learning

15
Total

100
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

Students with Leaving Certificate Latin or equivalent are not permitted to take this module, though students with Latin to a lower level are not excluded.



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
Beginners' Latin for Grads 1 (GRC40200), Beginners' Latin I (LAT10090), Beginners' Latin II (LAT10100)

 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: End of Semester exam

50

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Class Test: Class Test 2

25

 Week 9
Class Test: Class Test 1

25

 Week 5

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

End of Semester Exam

Remediation

If you fail this module, you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible.