107-256 Intermediate Latin C

Formerly available as 115-024. Students who have completed 115-024 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

VCE Latin, 107-153 Beginners Latin B or an approved equivalent.

In this subject students translate and discuss the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts deriving from both the core classical corpus and from related contexts. In the classes further work is undertaken on grammar and syntax which revises and consolidates the beginners course. There is also work in Latin literary and textual criticism. On completion of the subject, students should have consolidated their skills in working with Latin texts and have discovered some of the many important contributions which reading original texts can make to understanding the ancient world.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

Written work which may comprise regular exercises totalling 2000 words for 1st/2nd/3rd year students and 3000 words for 4th year students and a 2-hour class test.

A subject reader will be available.