Description
Assuming successful completion of the unit below (MLT116A Latin Beginner 1), a GCSE grade B/C or 5, or equivalent learning experience, this unit provides the linguistic and cultural skills required for a fair understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome in order to study authentic classical texts of average difficulty . Of particular relevance to Linguists, Historians, Archaeologists, Theologians, and Musicians researching original documents, this unit should also be of interest to students of Law, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology and other modern sciences wishing to gain an advanced understanding of how modern languages and specialist terminology in their own disciplines are influenced by Latin.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
perform at a level equivalent to a solid GCSE
demonstrate a practical understanding of some complex Latin grammar and syntax
demonstrate the acquisition of a broad range of common vocabulary as well as the ability to identify roots and cognates in English and possibly other languages
carry out translations from and into Latin of simplified texts, demonstrating a certain degree of awareness of register, style, etymology and idiomatic structures
read semi- authentic texts in Latin with confidence in order to extract detailed information on life, religion, traditions and literature of the Roman civilisation
study and research independently common aspects of the language, using tools such as paper and online grammar reference books, dictionaries and parallel texts
demonstrate an initial competence in a number of transferable skills such as IT skills, presenting information, taking intercultural differences and language barriers into account, researching and learning independently.
