Intensive Beginners Latin (CLAS20021)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject teaches students to read Latin and covers the material of two semesters. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation, translation and the reading of simple texts. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of syntax, grammar and vocabulary of Latin, sufficient to begin reading literary and non-literary texts. Some background in Roman cultural and political life will also be covered. Completion of the subject will enable a student to enrol in Intermediate Latin.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should:



  • Read and comprehend basic Latin texts;
  • Translate basic Latin passages and sentences into English;
  • Identify and explain basic Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax;
  • Comprehend basic Latin stylistic techniques;
  • Identify and articulate the relationship between basic Latin texts and their original socio-cultural context.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

 

 

CLAS10003

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS30004 Intensive Beginners Latin
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
CLAS10006 Latin 1
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS10007 Latin 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • Twelve 10-minute in-class tests due throughout the intensive teaching period (10%)
  • 6 translation and comprehension exercises due throughout the intensive teaching period (20%)
  • a 2-hour mid-term exam to be held in week 4 (35%)
  • a 2-hour final exam held at the end of the summer semester (35%)

Hurdle Requirement:

  • This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% class attendance.
  • 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 day; after five working days, no late assessment will be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Principal coordinatorParshia Lee-Stecum
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours90 hours - Five hours of lectures and ten hours of tutorials per week for six weeks.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 25 February 2019
    Last self-enrol date17 January 2019
    Census date18 January 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail 8 February 2019
    Assessment period ends28 February 2019

    Summer Term contact information

    Email: ppls@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

340 hours

Additional delivery details

Students who have completed VCE Latin are not permitted to enrol in this subject, these students should see the subject listings for Post VCE Latin.

 

Last updated: 14 March 2025

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.
  • Subject notes

    The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Classical Studies and Archaeology
    Specialisation (formal)Classical Studies and Archaeology
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Links to additional information

    http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/classics-archaeology

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    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: 14 March 2025