LATN3540

Advanced Latin C

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004

One of four advanced level Latin courses enabling students to proceed to a major in Latin. They consist of parallel reading and grammar classes, and provide students with the opportunity to read and comprehend the major Latin classics.

Only two of the courses LATN3520, LATN3530, LATN3540, LATN3550 will be offered in any given year.

Objectives 1. To consolidate Latin grammar points covered at 1000 level and in LATN2510

2. To apply knowledge of major grammatical constructions to the reading of texts.

3. To read and understand Latin texts of a standard suited to students who have completed 20 credit points at 1000 level and LATN2510: including Latin of various genres including tragedy and comedy, Homer, and Herodotus.

4. To enhance one's command of English by appreciation of its relation to and differences from Latin.
Content Reading of two texts - a major one of verse and one of prose of suitable difficulty for students who have completed 20 units of Latin at 1000 level + LATN2510.

Study of the historical, literary, and cultural content of the set texts.

Parallel study of relevant additional grammar.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Equivalent to 20 units of Latin at 1000 level + LATN2510
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Seminar
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Assessment is a combination of progressive assessment of grammar exercises related to readings, and exercises to test grammar points related to set texts 30% - progressive assessment throughout semester Internal examinations (total: 4 hrs): a test of ability to translate 50% - end semester Essay (2000 words) 20% - late semester
Contact Hours Seminar: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for LATN3540