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Latin 4 (CLAS20031)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: ajturner@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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 Latin 3. Students read an extensive extract (usually a book) from a Latin epic poem, such as Virgil's Aeneid, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Lucan's Bellum Civile, or Lucretius’ philosophical epic De Rerum Natura. In addition, work is undertaken on grammar and syntax to revise, consolidate and extend students’ knowledge of the language.
Depending on the text being taught, students will explore the themes and content of epic, such as warfare, empire, heroic culture, ethnic identity and masculinity, the value of poetry for philosophical expression, and consider how the mythic past is used to reflect upon the author’s own time. On completion of the subject students should develop a good knowledge of a key Roman text and an enhanced understanding of Roman literary culture. Students who complete this subject may progress to Latin 5.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Be familiar with the style of Roman epic
- Understand the cultural and production contexts of the text
- Have consolidated their knowledge of grammar and syntax and extended their vocabulary
- Critically analyse the styles and themes of Latin epic.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
a study score of at least 25 in VCE Latin
OR
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS10007 | Latin 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CLAS20021 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CLAS30004 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CLAS10003 Intensive Beginners Latin
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS10014 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Weekly tutorial exercises, due each week
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Textual analysis
| Week 8 | 10% |
An assessment test
| End of semester | 30% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 35% |
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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Turner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours - 1 x 1 hour lecture and 2 x 1 hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Email: ajturner@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Ovid: Metamorphoses I (ed. A.G. Lee). Bloomsbury.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name 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
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
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- 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