Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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Synopsis

This unit provides CLA Honours students with the opportunity to continue their study of Latin. The unit is based on the CLA undergraduate Introductory Latin units, ATS1269/ATS2749/ATS3752, and aims to develop the student's language capability to the point that s/he is able to read unadapted texts with significant help in grammar and vocabulary. It is designed to give students a sufficiently comprehensive introduction to Latin that they can continue further study to Intermediate and Advanced levels at post-graduate level.

Objectives

By the completion of this unit, it is expected that students:+ will have a solid understanding of basic Latin grammar and syntax+ will have a developing store of Latin Greek vocabulary+ will be able to read adapted texts from Latin authors with some help in grammar and vocabulary+ will have a sufficiently comprehensive and secure understanding of elementary grammar, vocabulary and syntax to enable them to continue studies of more advanced Latin.

Assessment

2 x 1 hour Exams: 60%
Class tests: 30%
Participation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Eva Anagnostou-Laoutides

Contact hours

One 1-hour lecture and two 1.5-hour tutorials per week

Prerequisites

Introductory Latin A ATS4705

Prohibitions

ATS1269/ATS2749/ATS3752