Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Code | Title |
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CLA1011 | Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 1 |
Normally, successful completion of CLA1011; exceptionally, and at the discretion of the Module Leader and Degree Programme Director, other qualifications (such as A-level Latin to a very high standard, or Latin qualifications from another university) may be accepted.
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The overall aims of this module are to:
•further develop and consolidate knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary and style, to a level allowing students more independent study of Latin texts
•further develop students’ skills and knowledge required for the detailed study of a Latin prose or verse text.
This module is normally taken as the natural sequel to CLA1011 taught in Semester 1. Both modules comprise a language and a literature component; the two elements are inseparable and reinforce each other. We will continue from CLA1011 with a text-based approach (usually a verse text and a prose text), paying attention both to consolidating students' language skills and to literary analysis.
1. To further develop and consolidate knowledge of the essentials of Latin grammar
2. To further build vocabulary
3. To gain an awareness of the common stylistic features of Latin texts
4. To further enhance understanding of the chosen set text(s)
1. To further develop skills in understanding, analysing and translating Latin texts (seen and unseen, verse and prose)
2. To successfully use a range of resources (traditional and digital) for the study of Latin texts
3. To find, read, and critically evaluate relevant secondary literature
4. To apply learned knowledge and skills (selectively, where appropriate) in the completion of the module’s different assessment components.
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 69 | 1:00 | 69:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Part of student contact hours (9 lecture recordings and materials, available online) |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 89 | 1:00 | 89:00 | Module reading and resource list; wider self-identified resources |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | student-led sessions |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Directed online discussion space to prepare for synchronous sessions |
Total | 200:00 |
Synchronous small-group sessions (seminars) are largely student-led, and provide the opportunity to collaboratively read, review, discuss, and make progress in:
- identifying and understanding core features of the Latin language;
- translating Latin into clear and appropriate English;
- analysing literary features of the assigned text(s).
Online lecture materials (part of student contact hours):
- providing background information on the texts and their contexts;
- covering essential aspects of grammar and interpretation.
Structured guided learning activities provide students with the opportunity to:
- consolidate grammar and vocabulary knowledge;
- acquire knowledge and understanding of the set text's broader themes and contexts;
- prepare for synchronous sessions;
- discuss assigned reading and any troubleshooting in an online forum;
- practice discipline-specific technical skills (e.g. translation; digital literacy).
Guided independent study is intended as time for:
- directed reading and research;
- preparing and completing any formative and summative assessments.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Digital Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | Digital Inspera Exam |
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | 2000 words translation and commentary exercise |
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Discipline-specific technical skills quizzes (esp. grammar, vocab) |
Summative assessments are designed to holistically test students' understanding and knowledge of Latin grammar and the prescribed set text, as well as skills of translation and analysis.
Formative assessments are designed to review, revise, and consolidate key points of grammar as well as vocabulary.
This module cannot be made available to Study-abroad, non-Erasmus exchange and Loyola students under any circumstances.
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