| Unit name | Introductory Latin |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HISTM0003 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Galloway |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of History (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit comprises twelve two-hour classes designed to give beginners and near-beginners a secure introductory grounding in Latin, in particular the basic elements of grammar. It serves as a point of entry into what was the most widespread and prestigious language of written communication in the Middle Ages and into the early modern period, and consequently the single most important language in our surviving sources. The unit draws on teaching materials specifically designed for the needs of adults new to the language. Its aim is to help students reach a point from which they can proceed to practise their knowledge and develop their proficiency whenever they encounter Latin source materials in the subsequent stages of the degree programme.
