Latin 6 (CLAS20026)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject is designed for students who commenced the Latin stream with some previous knowledge of Latin (VCE level or equivalent) and have completed both Latin 3 and Latin 4, as well as (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 able to:

  • 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.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

  • Develop critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate concepts, beliefs, considering multiple perspectives, and supporting evidence
  • Communicate effectively in writing and synthesis an argument in cogent form
  • Evaluate the impact of social, ethical, and cultural contexts
  • Acquire greater confidence in tackling unfamiliar problems
  • Reflect on the communication conventions of another culture
  • Conduct independent research and effectively manage information.

 

Last updated: 9 April 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
CLAS30009 Latin 6
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CLAS20030 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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Linguistic analysis, in a week selected by the student in consultation with the lecturer

  • 750 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%

A textual analysis presentation

  • 500 words (equivalent)
Week 810%

An assessment test

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
End of semester30%

An essay

  • 1750 words
During the examination period35%
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 periodN/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 semesterN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    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 period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    sarah.corrigan@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025