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MLT2116   Latin Post-Beginner 1   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2019/2020
Credit level: Based on the level of the student

Description

Assuming a good foundation in the language, this unit aims to provide the linguistic and cultural skills required for a sound understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome in order to study authentic classical and medieval texts of average difficulty (CEF level equivalent to A1+). 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 discipines are influenced by Latin. https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mltc/lfa/courses/latin/post-beginners_a

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 65.0
Seminar 33.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 1.5 50 % S1
Other 0.0 50 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2019-20.