Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Code | Title |
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CLA1012 | Intermediate Latin Language and Literature 2 |
CLA2001 | Level 2 Latin: Interpretation of Texts |
Normally a pass in CLA1012 / CLA2001 (or appropriate equivalent level of qualification in Latin )
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This module aims:
1. To further develop and refine students' linguistic skills, as applied to reading and translating original literary texts in Latin;
2. To further develop students' skills in interpreting and analysing Latin literary texts.
3. To familiarise students with a range of resources (traditional and digital) employed in the advanced study of Latin literary texts.
Students taking this module will undertake work on literary texts in the original Latin. The particular texts will be determined on a yearly basis, taking into account
(i) availability of staff to supervise a particular option.
(ii) Students’ preferences and previous reading.
(iii)The need to avoid overlap between a student’s Stages 2 and 3.
1. To read, understand, translate and critically comment on Latin texts;
2. To consolidate and put into practice sound knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary;
3. To show a clear understanding of the chosen set text in terms of style, function, content;
4. To understand literary works and their historical/cultural context.
1. To translate Latin texts into clear and appropriate English;
2. To analyse and critically reflect upon literary texts in their original language;
3. To use a range of resources required for scholarly study of ancient Latin texts;
4. To recognise patterns (whether linguistic, stylistic, thematic or conceptual);
5. 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 | 74 | 1:00 | 74:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | part of student contact hours (11 lecture recordings and materials, available online) |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 57 | 1:00 | 57:00 | Module reading and resource list; wider self-identified resources |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Synchronous in-person sessions to be replaced by online synchronous sessions, if necessary |
Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Grammar revision and consolidation |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Directed online discussion space for preparation for synchronous sessions |
Total | 200:00 |
Synchronous small-group sessions are largely student-led, and provide the opportunity to collaboratively read, review and discuss the prescribed text(s), while further refining existing skills in:
- identifying and understanding a range of Latin linguistic and syntactical features;
- reading and translating Latin;
- literary analysis.
Structured guided learning activities provide students with the opportunity to:
- acquire knowledge and understanding of broader themes, ideas and contexts (whether literary, historical, philosophical, socio-cultural);
- prepare for synchronous sessions;
- further refine discipline-specific technical skills.
Guided independent study is intended as time for:
- skills practice;
- 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 | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 2 | A | 60 | 2500 words |
Portfolio | 2 | M | 40 | 1500 word translation portfolio |
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Discipline-specific skills quizzes |
Summative assessment is designed to assesses students' knowledge and interpretative understanding of the texts studied, with particular reference to the application of their linguistic knowledge, and their skills in presenting their views and analyses of key issues regarding the set text(s).
Portfolio is designed to test students' translation skills.
Essay 1 assesses skills in interpretation, based on the text in the original.
Formative assessment is designed to review, revise and consolidate key features of grammar and vocabulary on a continuous basis.
All Erasmus students at Newcastle University are expected to do the same assessment as students registered for a degree.
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Disclaimer: The information contained within the Module Catalogue relates to the 2022/23 academic year. In accordance with University Terms and Conditions, the University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the modules as described. Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback. Module information for the 2023/24 entry will be published here in early-April 2023. Queries about information in the Module Catalogue should in the first instance be addressed to your School Office.