Undergraduate Course: Latin Language (Ah2) (LATI10024)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Latin |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course aims to develop advanced language skills through regular unseen translation from Latin into English and through study of one of the following topics: Latin metre; Latin textual criticism; Latin prose; Roman rhetoric. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Advanced-level ability in Latin language, equivalent to two years' study at the University of Edinburgh (if uncertain, consult the course organiser).
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate in the written degree examination:
that they can translate into good English a range of unseen Latin texts, both prose and verse, with a high degree of fluency and accuracy;
that they have achieved competence in a range of skills-based topics in Latin language.
In addition, they will have improved their linguistic abilities in general, their analytical skills, and their literary appreciation. |
Assessment Information
| One (1 1/2 hour) Degree Examination paper - 100%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| This course is only open to students who will be absent from Edinburgh in Semester 1. In order for a student to be enrolled, contact must be made with a Course Secretary on 50 3580 for approval to be obtained. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Dominic Berry
Tel: (0131 6)50 3590
Email: d.h.berry@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elaine Hutchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 3582
Email: E.Hutchison@ed.ac.uk |
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