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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Latin

Undergraduate Course: Latin 1C (LATI08009)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaLatin Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements SCE Higher or A-level or equivalent in Classical Latin
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
CentralLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. F21, George Square 07.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Latin 1C2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Latin 1C2:00
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%.
Special Arrangements
This course is divided into two halves of five weeks each; week 11 is reserved for consolidation.
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Michael Lurie
Tel: (0131 6)50 3588
Email: michael.lurie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Amanda Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3580
Email: amanda.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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