Courses & Units
Latin 2: From Learning to Reading HTL261
Hobart
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 | Latin 2: From Learning to Reading |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HTL261 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Dr. Jonathan Wallis |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
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 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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).
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.
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091505 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $2,108.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HTL101 AND HTL102
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus & Off-Campus: 3 hours weekly. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Vocabulary & Paradigm Tests (15%) Task 2: Grammar exercises (20%) Task 3: Translation exercises (15%) Task 4: Final exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
|---|---|
| Recommended | |
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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