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Latin 1 (CLAS10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
mailto: edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 |
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This subject is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Latin language. This subject is an introduction to the grammar and reading of classical Latin. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation and translation and reading simple texts. Background information on Roman culture is woven into the subject matter throughout the semester. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary and dramatic texts. Students who complete this subject may progress to Latin 2.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- Read and comprehend basic Latin texts;
- Translate basic Latin passages and sentences into English;
- Identify and explain basic Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax;
- Identify and articulate the relationship between basic Latin texts and their original socio-cultural context.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CLAS10003
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CLAS20021 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CLAS30004 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment for students enrolled in Summer:
- 6 10-minute in-class tests (equivalent to 750 words) due throughout the intensive teaching period (25%)
- 3 translation exercises (equivalent to 1250 words) due throughout the intensive teaching period (25%)
- a 2 hour exam (equivalent to 2000 words) to be held in week 4 (50%)
Assessment for students enrolled in Semester 1:
- 6 10-minute in-class tests (equivalent to 750 words) due throughout the semester 1 teaching period (25%)
- 3 translation exercises (equivalent to 1250 words) due throughout the semester 1 teaching period (25%)
- a 2 hour exam (equivalent to 2000 words) due in the semester 1 examination period (50%)
Hurdle Requirement for both availabilities:
- Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Parshia Lee-Stecum Coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 45 hours - Five hours of lectures and ten hours of tutorials per week for three weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 29 January 2019 Last self-enrol date 11 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 January 2019 Assessment period ends 31 January 2019 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours - 1 x 1 hour lecture and 3 hours of tutorials per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
mailto: edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170
Additional delivery details
Students who have passed VCE Latin or CLAS20024 / 30007 Beginners Latin A are not permitted to enrol in this subject:
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Classical Latin: An Introductory Course (JC McKeown) Hacket Publishing Company, Inc.
Classical Latin: An Introductory Course,Workbook (JC McKeown) Hacket Publishing Company, Inc.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Classics Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Specialisation (formal) Classics Major Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024