HS3421: Reading Latin 1
| School | Ancient History |
| Department Code | SHARE |
| Module Code | HS3421 |
| External Subject Code | 101420 |
| Number of Credits | 20 |
| Level | L6 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Richard Evans |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
An introduction to the Latin Language, involving the reading of relatively simple Latin texts.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
Assessment: Written exercises (50%); one 2-hour examination (50%)
How the module will be delivered
30 classes
How the module will be assessed
Written exercises (50%); one 2-hour examination (50%)
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam - Autumn Semester | 50 | Reading Latin 1 | 2 |
| Written Assessment | 50 | Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
Syllabus content
The module, which will assume no previous knowledge of Latin, will cover the grammar and other material contained in the first 20 chapters of F.M. Wheelock, Wheelock’s Latin (6th ed.), together with appropriate supporting material supplied by the module tutor. This will include all the indicative mood, including the passive; simple usage of all cases; first to fourth declensions; demonstratives; personal pronouns; reflexive pronouns; relative pronoun; time phrases; cardinal and ordinal numbers.
Essential Reading and Resource List
Texts to be bought
Information on the text book to be used will be given in due course
F.M. Wheelock, Wheelock’s Latin (6th ed.),
Additional advice
The Reading Language modules are intensively taught and require consistent attendance and submission of coursework for students to obtain good marks. If your English grammar is rocky (if you wouldn’t recognise a verb if it jumped up and bit you), you should brush up on it over the vacation.