LATN2620 - Reading Latin 1

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

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

Description

This unit allows students specialising in areas such as Ancient History to acquire a knowledge of basic Latin at senior level. The unit, though aimed at beginners, is available to anyone who has not completed HSC Latin. 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%)

Classes

3x1 hour lectures and 1x1 hour tutorial per week

Prohibitions

LATN1600, LATN1001, LATN2611

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