LATN6125 Advanced Latin

Offered By	School of Cultural Inquiry
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Latin
Offered in	First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Students continue their study of Latin literature, culture, history and language through the close study of a single author, a genre, or a theme. The special topic for each course (one per semester) will be announced in the previous year. The class will read the prescribed text in class. Topics for discussion will emerge from the reading. There will be further tuition in and revision of the grammar and syntax of Latin.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify grammatical constructions and remember significant vocabulary . Demonstrate Latin language skills by reading with understanding some passages of the author studied at sight; other passages with the aid of a dictionary and a commentary. Analyse the compositional style of the author studied and understand the impact of this style on the audience or reader. Set the text studied in its historical, social and cultural context.
Indicative Assessment	Exercises 1500 words (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1-3] Essay 2500 words (25%) [Learning Outcomes 1-4] Mid-semester test (15%) [Learning Outcomes 1-4] Final three-hour exam (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Workload	Three one-hour meetings and seven hours of associated study time per week.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Classics and Ancient History
Requisite Statement	LATN6101 Intermediate Latin.
Recommended Courses	Intermediate Latin.
Prescribed Texts	As prescribed for each special topic.
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Classical Studies and Master of Classical Studies
Academic Contact	Dr Ioannis Ziogas

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