A continuation of LATN111, including the study of texts chosen to illustrate Roman history and literature in the 1st century BC.
This paper continues the survey of Latin grammar. The emphasis is not only on mastering more complex features of Latin grammar and vocabulary, but also on developing skills in translating from Latin to English.
| Paper title | Introductory Latin 2 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | LATN112 |
| Subject | Latin |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- LATN 111
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- The prerequisite does not apply to students who have achieved a minimum of 18 credits in NCEA Level 2 Latin (or equivalent).
- Contact
- classics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View further information about Latin on the Classics Programme website
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: To be confirmed.
- Paper Structure
This paper builds on LATN 111 by further developing the students' knowledge of Latin grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
Internal Assessment 100%
- Textbooks
Wheelock and LaFleur Wheelock's Latin 7th Ed. 2011 (Collins Reference)
A Groton and J May Thirty Eight Latin Stories, 5th Edition. 2004
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information
literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork, Communication.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of key elements of Latin syntax (constructions, clauses, sentence structure), especially verbal tenses, participles and the passive voice
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Latin grammar sufficient to progress to the more advanced Latin grammatical constructions taught in LATN 211
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Latin vocabulary and the techniques for remembering vocabulary
- Demonstrate an ability to understand and translate sentences and passages of Latin prose
