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Classical Language and Texts: Latin I

Module description

This module will provide you with an introduction to the Latin language. By the end of the year you will be able to read passages of text without assistance enabling you to proceed to higher-level Latin classes. You will develop your understanding of the Roman ways of thought and expression which will give you an insight into the various aspects of the ancient world presented in your other modules. You will work both individually and in groups. This module is suitable for beginners; you do not require prior knowledge of Latin.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module aims to give students with little or no previous experience of Latin an understanding of the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the language. By the end of the year you should be able to read easy passages without assistance. By acquiring first-hand experience of the language of the Romans, you will gain additional insight to complement the various aspects of the ancient world presented in your other modules.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Understand how a highly inflected language works
• 2. Know enough Latin to translate easy passages accurately without assistance
• 3. Have gained a good enough foundation in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to be able to proceed to higher-level Latin classes with confidence

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 4. Develop an understanding of Roman ways of thought and expression
• 5. Enhance their understanding of language (and the Indo-European group of languages in particular)
• 6. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems logically and to develop strategies for dealing with languages
• 7. Develop the ability to absorb and retain large quantities of information with systematic learning strategies and enhanced memory skills

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 8. learn to pay close attention to details, train your memory to function more effectively, and enhance your understanding and command of your own language

Syllabus plan

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:

• Keller and Russell, Learn to Read Latin I and II.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

• Keller and Russell, Learn to Read Latin I and II.
• Keller and Russell, Learn to Read Latin I and II Workbook.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

• ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=435

Key words search

Classics, Latin, Language