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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
Overview
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
CLAS10003 Intensive Beginners Latin
CLAS20024 Beginners Latin A
CLAS30007 Beginners Latin A
Students who have passed VCE Latin are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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6 in-class tests (equivalent to 750 words)
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
3 translation exercises
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
An exam (equivalent to 2000 words)
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Summer Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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6 in-class tests (equivalent to 750 words) due throughout the intensive teaching period
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
3 translation exercises due throughout the intensive teaching period
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
An exam (equivalent to 2000 words)
| Week 4 | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Summer 51 hours - 1 hour lecture and a 2 hour tutorial per day for 17 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 January 2024 to 31 January 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 January 2024 Census date 19 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 January 2024 Assessment period ends 1 February 2024 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170
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Last updated: 11 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 Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology Major Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) Specialisation (formal) Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) Specialisation (formal) Classical Studies and Archaeology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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: 11 April 2024