107-152 Beginners Latin A

Formerly available as 115-020. Students who have completed 115-020 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

This subject is an introduction to the grammar and reading of Latin. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation and translation and reading simple texts. Background information on Roman culture is woven into the subject matter throughout the semester. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary and dramatic texts.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

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

Assessment exercises totalling 2000 words 50% (due during semester) and a 2000-word examination 50% (due in the examination period).

• Jones & Sidwell, Reading Latin: Text. Cambridge University Press.
• Jones & Sidwell, Reading Latin: Grammar and Exercises. Cambridge University Press.