| CODE | CLA1215 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Introductory Latin Texts A and B | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Classics and Archaeology | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit is intended for students who either have some knowledge of Latin, or who are already acquiring that knowledge. Simple sentences and passages are tackled from Latin and translated into Latin. Study-unit Aims The main objective is to help students gradually consolidate their knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax through a direct encounter with Latin texts in simplified form, starting from basic sentences and progressively developing to continuous text with more complex constructions. This will prepare students for their later encounter with Latin authors in the original language which, without this intermediate experience, would proof overwhelming. The passages read and explained in class can also serve to introduce students to various elements from ancient mythology, Roman history, and classical culture. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Interpret short passages in basic Latin; 2. Translate such passages into English. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Adapt acquired language and analytical skills to the handling of more difficult texts in Latin; 2. Apply to subsequent study the cultural knowledge gained through the reading of thematically-varied passages; 3. Improve her/his knowledge of vocabulary derived from Latin. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Handouts will be provided by lecturer. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | While TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE CLA1018 In TAKING THIS UNIT YOU CANNOT TAKE CLA1015 OR TAKE CLA1115 |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite: O Level in Latin Reassessment is 100% Oral Examination (2 Hours). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Carmel Serracino |
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