| Unit name | Latin B2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CLAS30014 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. O'Gorman |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Latin B1 or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces students to a range of skills in independent reading and analysis of Latin literature. We will be looking at extracts from the first book of Livy's Ab urbe condita, concentrating on the different resources available to us for interpretation. Emphasis will be on close analysis of specific passages, exploring the different links between our grammatical understanding of the text and our literary appreciation of the narrative. The extracts we will read direct our attention to the representation of ideal rulers and tyrants in Roman history, to the theme of good and bad foreigners at Rome, and to the historical text's interaction with the genre of tragedy.
Aims:
To (1) develop students’ knowledge of the Latin language through the reading of classical Latin prose; (2) to introduce students to techniques of independent reading of Latin, such as use of dictionaries and commentaries; (3) to introduce students to issues of translation and interpretation of Latin literature.
On successful completion of this unit students will have (1) developed their knowledge of the Latin language through the reading of classical Latin prose; (2) developed and practised techniques of independent reading of Latin, including the use of dictionaries and commentaries; (3) developed a good understanding of the issues of translation and interpretation of Latin literature.
Seminars
2 x class tests (25% each) and 1 x practical criticism (50%) each assessing (1) students’ knowledge of the Latin language through the reading of classical Latin prose; (2) abilities in independent reading of Latin, including using dictionaries and commentaries; (3) skills in the translation and interpretation of Latin literature.
