Intermediate Latin A unit (HTL261)

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Introduction

This unit builds on the study of the ancient Latin language undertaken in HTL101 and HTL102. In it, students will complete the JACT Reading Latin textbook, including the passages of unadapted poetry and prose (Catullus, Cicero, Virgil, Horace).

Summary

Unit name	Intermediate Latin A
Unit code	HTL261
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Doctor Graeme Miles
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Recall English meanings of a prescribed number of Latin words, and be able to translate these English meanings back into Latin;
• Form all Latin declensions and conjugations;
• Identify forms of Latin words by gender, case and number (nouns, pronouns and adjectives) or person, number, tense, voice and mood (verbs);
• Explain usage of forms/syntax in complex Latin sentences;
• Read adapted and unadapted passages of Latin and translate into clear English.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HTL102 - Latin 1B

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus enrolment Weekly: Seminar (1 hour), seminar (2 hours) Off campus enrolment Weekly: Web conference seminar (1 hour), Web conference seminar (2 hours)
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	See MyLO site for details

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