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 104-111 Beginners Latin A

Note

Available as 104-211 at 2nd-year level, 104-311 at 3rd-year level.

Credit Points

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

Coordinator

Dr C J Mackie

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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