Classical Language and Texts: Latin II
| Module title | Classical Language and Texts: Latin II |
|---|---|
| Module code | CLAM252 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Stuart McKie (Convenor) Dr Stuart McKie (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 2 |
|---|
Module description
This module will build on your knowledge of Latin from Latin level I or equivalent (e.g. GCSE). You will learn independently to read and understand passages without adaption from Latin texts. You will be introduced to grammar and syntax not covered at previous levels of study. Texts will be chosen from various authors of prose and poetry to encourage you to appreciate the style of different authors and the relationship between language and literary content. Building on developing your knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax, study of language and literature will progressively be introduced as your confidence increases.
Module aims - intentions of the module
- To develop your linguistic confidence, the ability to read extracts without adaptation from the most important and influential Latin authors, and to encourage you to appreciate the style of different authors and the relationship between language and literary content.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a solid grounding in Latin grammar and syntax, and an expanded vocabulary
- 2. Develop analytical skills, translate extended unprepared and set passages from Latin into English, and answer questions about specific linguistic forms which appear in them
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Achieve reasonable fluency in a variety of texts in a foreign non-spoken language
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate the ability to follow linguistic structures in a foreign language in order to gain independent understanding
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that the module will cover the grammar and vocabulary of the second part of Keller and Russell’s Learn to Read Latin (Yale University Press, 2006), from Chapter 9 onwards. The study of language and literature will be integrated progressively with greater emphasis in the first few weeks on developing grammar and syntax. Set texts will be chosen from various authors of both prose and poetry.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 66 | 3 x 1 hour seminar per week |
| Guided independent study | 234 | Homework exercises and preparation for seminars |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language exercises | Weekly | 1-4 | Oral feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus mid-term examination (Term 1) | 20 | 1 hour | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
| On-campus mid-term examination (Term 2) | 20 | 1 hour | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
| On-campus January examination | 20 | 1 hour | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback |
| On-campus May examination | 40 | 2 hours | 1-4 | Mark and written feedback, with opportunity for oral follow-up |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus mid-term examination (Term 1) | 1 x 1-hour on-campus mid-term examination (Term 1) | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
| On-campus mid-term examination (Term 2) | 1 x 1-hour on-campus mid-term examination (Term 2) | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
| On-campus January examination | 1 x 1-hour on-campus examination | 1-4 | Referral / Deferral period |
| On-campus May examination | 1 x 2-hour on-campus examination | 1-4 | Referral/Deferral period |
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 50%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Core texts:
You will need your own copies of these books.
- Carter, A. and Parr, P. (2004), Cambridge Latin Anthology (Cambridge University Press).
- Keller, A. and Russell, S. (2006), Learn to Read Latin. Textbook (Yale University Press). An electronic version of this book is available via the university library catalogue.
Other material will be introduced during the course.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | CLA1027 + CLA1028 Classical Language and Texts: Latin I (A+B), GCSE Latin, or equivalent. |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 23/02/2017 |
| Last revision date | 26/02/2024 |
