Latin Honours Seminar 1 (CLAS40040)
HonoursPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students in this subject engage in extensive reading and class discussion of Latin literary and non-literary texts in the original language. The focus is on reading various complete texts, rather than extracts, to facilitate engagement of linguistic and hermeneutical study of Latin in a fully integrated fashion. Students who complete this subject will have achieved a high standard in translating and interpreting Latin texts.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a number of Latin texts in the original language, in a variety of genres and styles (e.g. lyric and epic poetry, historical prose, drama, the ancient novel, satire, philosophy, oratory, epigraphy)
- Consolidate their knowledge of Latin grammar and syntax, and extended their vocabulary, all of which can be applied to future study of Latin texts
- Demonstrate a high standard in translating, interpreting and analysing Latin texts
- Engage in current scholarly debates about ancient literature, from a variety of approaches (e.g. textual criticism, literary criticism, historical perspectives)
- Use proficiently a range of technologies, dictionaries and other learning aids (thesaurus, online tools, grammar references, encyclopedia, etc.) to consolidate and increase their autonomy in their study of ancient texts.
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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 |
OR
Permission of the instructor
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A practical criticism (in essay form)
| End of semester | 60% |
An exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
A non-assessed oral presentation of the practical criticism
| Week 9 | 0% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Tim Parkin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 hours: 1 x 1.5-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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
Last updated: 4 March 2025