Faculty of Arts

 Latin

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The Centre for Classics and Archaeology offers a full stream of study in the ancient languages Latin and Ancient Greek, see Ancient Greek. Proficiency in both of these languages at the earliest possible stage is highly recommended for those wishing to specialize in the study of the ancient Greco-Roman world. The ancient languages therefore are a fundamental part of the major and the honours program in classics and archaeology, see Classics and archaeology. Both languages are available as streamed programs of study that can be commenced from first/second year. These can commence either at beginners level or the post-VCE stream. The Centre also offers a Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages), see Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages).

 1. Language study streams

The Centre offers two streams of Latin:

• Beginners

  • The beginners stream is available to students who have little or no knowledge of Latin. It is available to students at any year level, although students intending to study Latin are advised to commence their language study in their first year.

• Post-VCE

  • The post-VCE stream is usually only available to students who have obtained a pass in VCE Latin, or its equivalent.

Students should note that an intermediate sub-stream of Latin is offered within both the beginners and post-VCE streams. The intermediate sub-stream is offered in alternate years.

The structure of the Latin streams usually takes the following forms:

Beginners stream
First year		Points
	115-020 Beginners Latin A	12.5
	115-021 Beginners Latin B	12.5
Second year
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5
	or
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
Third year
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
	or
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5

Post-VCE stream
First year		Points
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5
	or
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
Second year
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
	or
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5
Third year
	115-026 Advanced Latin A	12.5
	115-027 Advanced Latin B	12.5
	or
	115-032 Advanced Latin C	12.5
	115-033 Advanced Latin D	12.5

 2. Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages)

The Diploma of Arts (Ancient Languages) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a four-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree. You will complete 25 points in each of the four years that you are enrolled:

Beginners stream
First year		Points
	115-020 Beginners Latin A	12.5
	115-021 Beginners Latin B	12.5
Second year
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5
Third year
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
Fourth year
	115-026 Advanced Latin A	12.5
	115-027 Advanced Latin B	12.5

Post-VCE stream
First year		Points
	115-022 Intermediate Latin A	12.5
	115-023 Intermediate Latin B	12.5
Second year
	115-024 Intermediate Latin C	12.5
	115-025 Intermediate Latin D	12.5
Third year
	115-026 Advanced Latin A	12.5
	115-027 Advanced Latin B	12.5
Fourth year
	115-032 Advanced Latin C	12.5
	115-033 Advanced Latin D	12.5

For further information on the Diploma of Arts see Diploma of Arts.

 3. Career opportunities

Prospective employers of Arts graduates are often aware of the benefits deriving from rigorous study of the ancient world and its texts and intellectual traditions. This means that the studies offered by the Centre are of general relevance. There are also specific opportunities, especially in Latin, in the field of secondary education.

 4. For more information

Dr Chris Mackie, Director
Centre for Classics and Archaeology
Room 113, Old Pathology Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 7559
Email: cmackie@arts.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.sfca.unimelb.edu.au

Latin subjects

115-020 Beginners Latin A
115-021 Beginners Latin B
115-022 Intermediate Latin A
115-023 Intermediate Latin B
115-026 Advanced Latin A
115-027 Advanced Latin B

Latin subjects not offered in 2001

115-024 Intermediate Latin C
115-025 Intermediate Latin D
115-032 Advanced Latin C
115-033 Advanced Latin D

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