LATN7201 - Latin for Postgraduates I

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Tamara Neal
Email: t.neal@sydney.edu.au

Description

The aim of this unit is to provide students with a foundation for the Latin language. It caters for postgraduate students in the Ancient World Studies coursework program and others pursuing disciplines for which a knowledge of Latin is valuable or indispensable. The unit introduces the basics of the Latin language through the study of elementary grammar and, using selected readings from a range of Roman authors, provides an introduction to Latin literature.

Assessments

written assignments (40%), class quizzes (20%), and 1x2 hour exam (40%)

Textbooks

Keller, A. and Russell, S. Learn to Read Latin (Yale University Press 2004)
Keller, A. and Russell, S. Learn to Read Latin: Workbook (Yale University Press 2004)

Classes

3x1 hour lectures and 1x1 hour tutorials per week

Prohibitions

LATN1001, LATN2301

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