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Advanced Latin A unit (HTL317)

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Introduction

This unit consists of a study of selected Latin texts.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Latin A
Unit code HTL317
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 Advanced

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Learning Outcomes

  • Read and translate original (unadapted) latin prose and poetry.
  • Identify and explain the usage of latin grammatical structures.
  • Speak with authority about selected literary works.
  • Write in English with clarity about selected literary works and their historical and cultural contexts.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at intermediate level in Latin units

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)

AssessmentGrammar analysis (20%)|Presentation (20%)|Translation exercises (20%)|Final exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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