2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDV5020M Advanced Medieval Latin
30 credits
Module manager: Charles Roe
Email: C.H.Roe@Leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module is for students who have already done a substantial amount of Latin.Students will:
- complete the module with a strong knowledge of Latin syntax and grammar
- be able to parse unseen passages, identifying the grammatical function of words, and generally understand syntax, be it classical or medieval
- be able to identify the medieval orthography of classical words as well as their derivatives
- have enough knowledge of vocabulary to translate short passages of some difficulty, being sensitive to the various literary genres of medieval Latin.
Syllabus
Students will spend as much time as is necessary revising grammar and syntax. They will then read passages from the Latin Vulgate Bible, concentrating mainly on historical narratives, although there will be some readings in Biblical poetry.
The remainder of the module will be spent in reading selected texts which represent the various literary genres of medieval Latin. these selections may include texts from chronicles and diplomatic sources, law and politics, philosophy and theology, hagiography and liturgy, and Latin literature and poetry.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practical | 24 | 1.00 | 24.00 |
| Seminar | 22 | 2.00 | 44.00 |
| Private study hours | 232.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
One formative in-course examination, and one final summative examination.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 48 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 18/08/2023
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