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MLT2117   Latin Post-Beginner 2   (10 credits)

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

Description

Assuming successful completion of the Post-Beginner 1 unit or equivalent, this unit provides the linguistic and cultural skills required for a solid understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome in order to study authentic classical and medieval texts presenting significant challenges (CEF level equivalent to A2). 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_b

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 62.0
Seminar 36.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 1.5 50 % S2
Other 0.0 50 % S2
 

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