CLU11411 Latin in Context I
This module will give you a critical overview of how Latin was used in different contexts, whether literary (i.e. genre) or non-literary (i.e. inscriptions, real letters), during the course of its existence as a spoken language. You will approach a variety of texts that will enable you to acquire a wider Latin vocabulary, to gain a deeper appreciation of grammar and syntax, and to advance your proficiency in translation and linguistic analysis.
- Module Organiser:
- Professor Anna Chahoud, Dr Rebecca Usherwood
- Duration:
- Semester 1
- Contact Hours:
- 33 (three classes per week)
- Weighting:
- 10 ECTS
- Assessment:
- 50% Coursework and 50% end of semester written examination
- Course Open To:
- Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology; TJH Latin, Columbia Dual Degree, Ancient and Medieval History and Culture; Visiting
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Recognise and translate a substantial Latin vocabulary
- Recognise key features of Latin morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and discuss them as they appear in texts using appropriate linguistic terminology
- Translate original Latin texts of limited difficulty into idiomatic English and motivate translation decisions
- Analyse Latin texts using literary-critical approaches, concepts and terms that are appropriate to their genre or text-type
- Relate a text’s linguistic features, content, themes and values to its cultural-historical context
- Work effectively in small groups
- Effectively use e-learning tools and electronic resources to support language study