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LATN1010

Elementary Latin I

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
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