Courses & Units
Introduction to Latin XBR118
Hobart
Introduction
Latin lies at the foundation of the Humanities and Sciences. With Latin we are able to engage with principal thinkers such as Cicero and Seneca, and with seminal poets like Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, whose writing looms large in all major periods of Western literature. Learning Latin gives us insight into the history and vocabulary of modern disciplines such as law, medicine, biology, and botany.
At a fundamental level Latin inspires an appreciation of the elements and shape of language. We read Latin slowly and carefully, and so we develop precision in our own thinking and expression. By learning Latin you will learn to read better and write more clearly, and gain appreciation for the power and beauty of language.
This unit is intended for students who have no previous knowledge of Latin. The unit is designed to provide a rapid survey of the language sufficient to enable students to read selected passages of adapted and original Latin. It also provides students with the necessary skills to proceed to HTL 102 Latin 1B. This unit is taught in blended mode, involving seminar-format learning and a variety of online activities, including videos, short quizzes, and online games. The language is taught in the context of its historical and cultural background, and includes study of the influence of Latin on the development of English and other modern languages.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Latin |
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| Unit code | XBR118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Teaching staff | Dr Jonathan Wallis |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | Yes |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2020 | 23/3/2020 | 13/4/2020 | 31/5/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020: $835.00 | 2020: $2,108.00 | 091505 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HTL101
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is taught in both on-campus mode (Hobart) and off-campus mode. ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS: Two 2-hour seminars weekly, and one 50-minute tutorial weekly. OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS: Seminar Audio Recordings (an audio recording of the two weekly seminars in Hobart will be available through the ‘Recordings’ folder in MyLO by the end of the day on which it takes place), Web Conferences (four web conferences will be scheduled across the semester, in Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12. |
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| Assessment | Reflective questions, 10%; vocabulary and paradigm quizzes, 15%; grammar and translation exercises, 35%; 2-hr exam, 40%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Available from the Co-op Bookshop: Peter V. Jones & Keith C. Sidwell, Reading Latin: Text and Vocabulary (2nd Edition: 2016) and Reading Latin: Grammar and Exercises (2nd Edition: 2016). |
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