Latin 1A unit (HTL101)

Introduction

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. 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	Latin 1A
Unit code	HTL101
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Miss Claire Ferguson
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• be able to recall English meanings for an introductory body of Latin vocabulary;
• understand and be able to apply the basic elements of Latin grammar, in particular the use of inflection (changes in the form of words) to establish grammatical functions and so create meaning;
• be able to read passages of Latin (adapted and original);
• demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the Roman cultural systems embedded in Latin, and of the influence these have had on the development of modern languages and cultures.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HTL100, HTC215, HTC315, XBR118

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus enrolment Weekly:Seminar (2 hours), Seminar (1 hour), Tutorial (1 hour)  Online enrolment Weekly: Seminar recordings (3 hours), online tutorial (1 hour)
Assessment	Final Project (25%)|Language Reflections and Activities (25%)|Comprehension and Creation Exercises (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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