LATN1010

Elementary Latin I

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the study of Latin. Reading in the original language is accompanied by basic grammatical and syntactical instruction.

Objectives

1. To achieve a knowledge of vocabulary and grammar appropriate to 1000 level
2. To gain an understanding of common word order and grammatical constructions employed by Latin writers, and thus facilitate the reading of texts.
3. To read and understand specially prepared and graded Latin texts illustrating Rome at its height, so as to understand the importance of key cultural concepts.
4. To enhance one's command of English by appreciation of its relation to and differences from Latin.

Content

The course covers simple word-order, the most basic common verb forms, and basic cases of all nouns and adjectives, and introduces a basic vocabulary sufficient to enhance understanding of Roman society.

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Sundry class tests (10%)
Examination: Class	Two x one-hour major class tests (20% each)
Essays / Written Assignments	Weekly grammatical exercises (50%)

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables