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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Latin 1C (U02625)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-1-L1C This course offers more advanced students the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge of the morphology and syntax of Classical Latin, to improve their skills in reading original Latin texts, and to develop their understanding of the interpretation of Latin authors. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : SCE Higher or A-level or equivalent in Classical Latin. ? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course is divided into two halves of five weeks each, with a guided reading week between them to allow for consolidation and for preparation for the second half of the course. Subject AreasHome subject areaLatin, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 1st year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should possess and be able to exhibit in coursework, examination, and class and tutorial discussions:-
- a good understanding of Latin grammar and syntax; - solid skills in translating and understanding Latin literary texts; - a more developed awareness of critical and interpretative issues raised by those texts. Assessment Information
Class work (40%);
one (2-hour) degree exam paper - 60%. Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Elaine Hutchison Course Organiser Dr Gavin Kelly School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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