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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 to learn more advanced grammatical concepts and skills including translation, especially from Latin into English. Students who successfully complete the subject … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

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

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Cambridge Latin Course Book 4

Prescribed - Book - Cambridge Latin Course Book 3

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:
1.
Assess influences from the language and culture of the Romans on today's world, particularly in regard to English and other modern European languages.
2.
Communicate with other students and explain the use of the grammatical and syntactical features of the language.
3.
Apply Latin grammar, vocabulary and cultural knowledge as required to respond to new situations in the language.
4.
Find, critically evaluate and manage information retrieved from dictionaries and grammar summaries to undertake synthesis at an introductory level.
5.
Write 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.