LATN1020

Elementary Latin II

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the study of Latin of the Classical Period, with an emphasis on the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD. Reading in the original language is accompanied by basic grammatical and syntactical instruction.

Objectives 1. To build further knowledge of vocabulary and grammar appropriate to a second semester at 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 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 less common standard verb forms, many syntactical constructions, and aims at achieving a vocabulary suitable for the reading of the most basic Latin prose texts.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge LATN1010 or equivalent.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Sundry class tests (10%)
Examination: Class Two x two-hour major class tests (20% each)
Other: (please specify) Weekly grammatical exercises (50%)
Other: (please specify) For particulars, dates and times, see course guide available from School office.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term