2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CLAS5200M Beginners Latin

30 creditsClass Size: 3

Module manager: Dr Adam Lecznar
Email: a.lecznar@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is mutually exclusive with

CLAS1910

Beginners Latin

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module introduces the Latin language from a complete beginners level. It is suitable for those with no prior knowledge of Latin, but also those with a little prior experience but no formal qualification. It will use an introductory textbook to teach grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and translation, and over the two semesters will progress to a post-beginners / lower intermediate level of linguistic ability.

Objectives

The module is designed to provide a solid basis in knowledge of beginners level Latin language - vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Students will learn to translate and answer comprehension exercises on passages of adapted, and some easier un-adapted, Latin writing. Their understanding of grammar and syntax will be developed through translating simpler sentences from English into Latin. The module will provide a foundation for those who wish to pursue study of the language to higher levels, e.g. during a PhD.

Learning outcomes
Students completing this module will have acquired:
- a knowledge of Latin vocabulary, grammar, and syntactical constructions, as appropriate to a beginners level course;
- an ability to conjugate regular and some important irregular verbs in the most commonly used tenses, voices, and moods, and to decline regular and some important irregular nouns and adjectives;
- an ability to understand and translate into English adapted Latin passages and to tackle some simpler un-adapted passages with the aid of vocabulary and grammar/syntax notes;
- an ability to translate simple sentences from English into Latin;
- an appreciation of the Latin roots of many English and European words.

Skills outcomes
Linguistic skills, including: the ability to translate passages of Latin; to recognise and apply correctly grammatical and syntactical rules in translating or analysing sentences; and to conjugate and decline regular and key irregular verbs, nouns, and adjectives.

Syllabus

The module involves using a textbook designed for ab initio learners of Latin, acquiring knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and some easier syntax. Content at the end of the module will approach a lower intermediate level. The module will include grammar exercises, translation of sentences from Latin to English and English to Latin, and translation of passages from Latin to English. The module is worth 30 credits and consists of 2 classes per week, running over both semesters.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	42	1.00	42.00
Private study hours			258.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Day-to-day preparation, assigned homework, and learning of vocabulary grammar and syntax for each class, including formative in-class tests: 4.5 hours for each class = 198 hours.
Revising/consolidating knowledge for two in-class assessments (summative): 8 hours for each test = 16 hours.
Revising/consolidating knowledge for final exam: 40 hours.
Total: 254 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored:
- at an informal level, through contributions in class, regular formative tests of vocabulary and grammar, and written homework in the form of short grammar/syntax exercises or translations;
- at a formal level, through the two summative 1-hour in-class tests, spaced evenly through the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	1 Hour Test	25.00
In-course Assessment	1 Hour Test	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen exam	2 hr 00 mins	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 16/09/2019

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