CLA3210

Intermediate Latin A/3 (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Philip Anderson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: In this unit students advance their grammatical and syntactical knowledge of Latin, while reading and discussing a variety of historical and poetic Latin texts. This unit is designed not only to increase students' experience in reading Latin but also to equip students with the interpretive skills to approach Latin literature critically. Students explore relevant aspects of Roman mythology and poetic technique, and emphasis is given to the historical, political and cultural contexts of the texts studied in class.

Assessment: Regular assignments and one 1000 essay: 50% + 2 x 1 hour written tests: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week

Prerequisites: CLA1120 or CLA2120 or CLA3120 or LAT1120 or VCE Latin

Prohibitions: LAT2210 or LAT2240 or LAT3210 or CLA3240