HS3344: Latin Historical Texts

School Ancient History
Department Code SHARE
Module Code HS3344
External Subject Code V110
Number of Credits 10
Level L6
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Dr Richard Evans
Semester Spring Semester
Academic Year 2013/4

Outline Description of Module

Students will study a selection of Latin texts, both historical and epigraphic (to a value of 25 OCT pages) chosen with reference to the Ancient History modules studied in that term. Texts will be chosen from a selection which might include, Livy, Virgil, Catullus, Tacitus Annals, Pliny Letters, Cicero, and selected inscriptions. Texts will be studied for both grammatical structure, and their importance to historical debates. Classes will involve translation and grammatical comment, as well as discussion of the relevance of the chosen texts to particular periods of history.  METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Assessment of the course will be in the form of one TWO-HOUR paper: passages will be set from the prescribed tests for translation and comment. [Dictionaries will not be permitted in examinations.] REQUISITES: Prerequisites: HS3421 Reading Latin 1 AND HS3322 Reading Latin 2, passed with a grade of at least 60% (or a good A-Level in Latin, or equivalent qualification). CONDITIONS: Suitable for students studying at levels Two and Three only, subject to approval by the relevant Board of Studies and restrictions in numbers.

On completion of the module a student should be able to

On successful completion of the module, the student will demonstrate:

·       The ability to read and understand Latin texts of different types and genres

·       The ability to comment on the historical relevance of passages read in the original language.

How the module will be delivered

10 one-hour classes and three grammar clinics

Skills that will be practised and developed

To provide students with the opportunity to study Latin texts relevant to their chosen modules; to improve their language skills; and to apply their understanding of the texts to historical modules.

How the module will be assessed

Written Exam Percentage Contribution:    100%

Semester in which Written Examination is to be Scheduled if not at end of module:

Duration of Examination:  2 hours

Assessment of the course will be in the form of one two-hour paper: passages will be set from the prescribed texts for translation and comment.

[Dictionaries will not be permitted in the examination.]

Other Percentage Contribution:                    None

(To Include):

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Exam - Spring Semester 100 Latin Historical Texts 2

Syllabus content

Students will study a selection of Latin texts, both historical and epigraphic (to a value of 25 OCT pages) chosen with reference to the Ancient History modules studied in that term. Texts will be chosen from a selection which might include Livy, Virgil, Catullus, Tacitus Annals, Pliny Letters, Cicero, and selected inscriptions. Texts will be studied for both grammatical structure, and their importance to historical debates. Classes will involve translation and grammatical comment, as well as discussion of the relevance of the chosen texts to particular periods of history.


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