Latin 6 (CLAS30009)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject is designed for students who commenced the Latin stream with no prior knowledge of the language and have completed Latin 1, Latin 2, Latin 3, and Latin 4, and (preferably) Latin 5. Students examine Latin poetry through a specific genre, such as lyric poetry or satire. The subject will address the key elements of Latin poetic style, the nature of the first person poetic persona, and the involvement of the text with contemporary political and social ideology. In addition, work is undertaken on grammar and syntax to revise, consolidate and extend students’ knowledge of the language. Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to read Latin poetry, identify its stylistic features, and analyse its central themes and relationship to conventional Roman culture.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

  • Be familiar with the style of Roman lyric
  • Understand the cultural and production contexts of the text
  • Have consolidated their knowledge of grammar and syntax and extended their vocabulary
  • Be able to critically analyse the styles and themes of Latin lyric and to communicate that analysis clearly and concisely.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS10012 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20029 Latin 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS10014 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CLAS20031 Latin 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS20026 Latin 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS30013 Latin 5
Semester 1 (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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Linguistic analysis, equivalent to 750 words, in a week selected by the student in consultation with the lecturer

  • 750 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period20%

A textual analysis presentation

  • 500 words (equivalent)
Week 815%

An assessment test

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
End of semester30%

An essay

  • 1750 words
During the examination period35%
Hurdle requirement: 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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSarah Corrigan
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours - 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au

     

     

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025