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Overview

This subject is the second stage of an introduction to the reading and grammar of Latin. Our aim is to continue the reading of basic sentences and texts, and continue to learn more advanced grammatical concepts and skills including translation, especially from Latin into English. We will also study the … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Rhiannon Evans

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Cambridge Latin Course Book 3

Prescribed - Book - Cambridge Latin Course Book 4

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
2.
Life-long learning: Develop an interest in the language and culture of the Romans and their influence on today's world, particularly with reference to the way that the Latin language feeds into English and other modern European languages.
3.
Teamwork, combined with writing and/or speaking, incorporating the ability to explain to other students and make use of grammatical and syntactical features of language
5.
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to different contexts by appropriately using grammar, vocabulary and cultural knowledge as required to respond to new situations in the language.
6.
Find, critically evaluate and manage information retrieved from dictionaries and grammar summaries and to begin to apply understanding and synthesis.
8.
Write short sentences and phrases in Latin relevant to Ancient Rome.

Learning activities

Written work and language exercises, translation or grammar problems.  In-class discussion and group work.