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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Latin

104-111/211/311 Beginners Latin A

Credit Points:

18.75 1st year, 16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr R G Jenkins

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Four hours a week

Subject Description:

The subject is an introduction to the elements of Latin; reading simple texts; translation exercises; background lectures on Roman culture. The aim is for students of the subject to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary texts.

Assessment:

Regular exercises and class tests (30%) and a 2-hour examination (70%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Wheelock F M, Latin: An Introductory Course
  • Wheelock F M, Latin Grammar, 4th ed. revised Harper Collins.
  • Groton, Ann and James May, Latin Stories, Bolchazy - Carducci, 5th ed, 1995.
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