CLU33430 Advanced Latin
This module is designed to refine your translation skills and to broaden your perspective on Latin idiom and style. We concentrate on prose and verse of the classical period, studying texts that suitably illustrate important aspects of literary Latin, but we shall also approach less conventional texts, ranging from the early period to late Antiquity. We shall also practice Latin composition.
- Module Organiser:
- Professor Anna Chahoud
- Duration:
- One term (Jan-Apr)
- Contact Hours:
- 11 (1hr class/week)
- Weighting:
- 5 ECTS
- Assessment:
- 100% continuous assessment (40% formative coursework, 60% in-class assessment tests)
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an expanded Latin vocabulary to include less common words and appreciation of register
- Demonstrate thorough familiarity with Latin grammar, syntax and word order
- Translate passages of unadapted Latin verse and prose texts into idiomatic English, with attention to register and style
Recommended Reference Text
- E. Woodcock, A New Latin Syntax (London)