Classics and Ancient History
Classical Language and Texts: Latin III
- Overview
- Module description
Classical Language and Texts: Latin III (CLA1254)
| Staff | Dr Eleanor Dickey - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 30 |
| ECTS Value | 15.00 |
| NQF Level | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Latin A Level, CLA1252 Classical Language and Texts: Latin II or equivalent |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Duration of Module | Term 1: 11 weeks; Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
This module aims to study set texts and Latin language work together in a single integrated module.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. demonstrate a basic grasp of Latin language both through translation from and into Latin and through the close study of number of prose and verse texts.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 2. identify, describe and manipulate a range of linguistic forms and structures
- 3. with guidance, interpret and analyse works from an advanced literary culture of an earlier era
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 4. with guidance, be able to work out the meaning of complex, demanding texts and to apply linguistic skill by writing in an ancient language
- 5. demonstrate an ability, in their preparation, for independent study, as well as the ability to work in groups in literary discussion and in working on translation and grammar
Syllabus plan
Term 1: one class per week is devoted to language/syntax work. Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text (A text) and a number of supplementary or supporting texts (B texts) Term 2: one class per week is devoted to language/syntax work. Two classes per week are devoted to the study of a main set text and a number of supplementary or supporting texts.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 66 | classes (3x1hr) |
| Guided independent study | 234 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepared language assisgnments | Weekly | 1-5 | Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 40 | 40 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One essay | 20 | 2000 word | 1-5 | mark and written comments |
| Two unprepared translation tests | 20 | 1-5 | mark and written comments | |
| Best 5 prose composition exercises | 20 | 1-5 | mark and written comments | |
| Exam | 40 | 3 hour | 1-5 | mark and written comments |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essays | Exam | 1-5 | ref/def period |
| Unprepared translations | Exam | 1-5 | ref/def period |
| Prose composition | Exam | 1-5 | ref/def period |
| Exam | Exam | 1-5 | ref/def period |
Re-assessment notes
100% exam for any FR
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
First term main text: Plautus, Amphitruo (ed. D. M. Christenson, Cambridge University Press 'Green and Yellow' series). In the second term the main text will be a Latin prose work chosen by the class.
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
2011
Last revision date
2012
Key words search
Classics, Latin, Language
