CX301-30 Latin Language and Literature

Department: Classics & Ancient History
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Module leader: Clive Letchford
Credit value: 30
Module duration: 23 weeks
Assessment: Multiple
Study location: University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

Introductory description

The aims of the course are to finish learning the structures of the language and to read some Latin by classical authors of a reasonable length. By the end of this module, students should expect to have:

completed an introduction to the syntax of the language;
developed a good working Latin vocabulary;
read unadapted Latin; and
started to develop an awareness of different literary styles.

Module web page

Module aims

This module builds upon the module Latin Language (or GCSE/ AS), aiming to improve the student's knowledge of accidence and syntax. Students will read set texts in both prose and verse, texts chosen for their intrinsic interest as well as their capacity to deepen students' understanding of the language. Students will also gain experience in unseen translation, from a prescribed author, currently Ovid’s poetry in hexameter verse.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

By the end of this module students should expect to know all the designated vocabulary and grammar.
By the end of this module students should expect to use a Latin dictionary effectively.
By the end of this module students should expect to be able to prepare translations of set texts independently.
By the end of this module students should expect to be able to translate unseen texts from a prescribed author.
By the end of this module students should expect to develop an appreciation of stylistic features in set texts.

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Specific reading list for the module

Subject specific skills

By the end of this module, students should expect to have:

completed an introduction to the syntax of the language;
developed a good working Latin vocabulary;
read unadapted Latin; and
started to develop an awareness of different literary styles.

Transferable skills

Critical thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Information Literacy

Study time

Type	Required	Optional
Seminars	23 sessions of 2 hours (8%)
Tutorials	(0%)	23 sessions of 1 hour
Practical classes	23 sessions of 1 hour (4%)
Private study	231 hours (38%)
Assessment	300 hours (50%)
Total	600 hours

Private study description

The course is reasonably intensive and the seminars are an integral part of the course. These need to be backed up by a significant amount of independent study. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours between classes, and you will need to revise for exams over the Christmas and Easter vacations. In all, the module represents 300 hours of study.

Costs

Category	Description	Funded by	Cost to student
Books and learning materials	<£40 for purchase of key texts	Student

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.

Assessment group B2

	Weighting	Study time	Eligible for self-certification
In-person Examination	80%	200 hours	No
Summer Examination (2 hours, 80%) ~Platforms - AEP
In-person Examination	20%	100 hours	No
January Examination (1 hour, 20%) ~Platforms - AEP

Assessment group R

	Weighting	Study time	Eligible for self-certification
In-person Examination - Resit	100%		No
September resit ~Platforms - AEP Answerbook Gold (24 page)

Feedback on assessment

Individual tutorials.

Past exam papers for CX301

Courses

This module is Option list B for:

Year 4 of UCXA-VV18 Undergraduate Ancient History and Classical Archaeology with Study in Europe

This module is Option list C for:

Year 2 of UCXA-Q82P Undergraduate Classical Civilisation