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HU. 47 LATIN (not offered in 2018)

Latin 1A and 1B are taken by students with no prior knowledge of Latin or by students who have obtained a symbol lower than an E (lower than 40%) in the Matriculation examination. Latin 1A and 1B lead to Latin 2.

Latin 1A

LAT1AA1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Introduction to Latin and the history of Rome: Latin grammar, basic morphology and syntax; the translation of themes dealt with in the history; vocabulary; Latin origins of English words; Latin legal terminology; history: the geography of Italy; and selections from the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Rome from the monarchy to the end of the Republic

Introduction to Latin and the history of Rome: Latin grammar, basic morphology and syntax; the translation of more advanced passages of themes dealt with in the history; vocabulary; Latin origins of English words; Latin legal terminology; history: selections from the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Rome from the monarchy to the end of the Republic

Purpose:

To familiarise the learner with the Latin sound system, and the basic linguistic aspects of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics in order to read and translate simplified Latin sentences and texts; to raise the learner’s awareness of the relationship between Latin and English vocabulary; and to introduce the learner to the culture and history of Rome.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Read, write and pronounce Latin words correctly.
  
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  Recognise relationships between verbs, nouns and adjectives exhibiting similar stems,
  

as well as with English derivatives.

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  Translate basic words, phrases, sentences and passages from Latin to English.
  
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  Understand the relationships between the subject of a sentence and the verb, the
  

function of cases in a sentence, as well as agreement between nouns and adjectives.

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Latin 1B

LAT1BB1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Introduction to Latin and the history of Rome: Latin grammar, basic morphology and syntax; the translation of more advanced passages of themes dealt with in the history; vocabulary; Latin origins of English words; Latin legal terminology; history: selections from the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Rome towards the end of the Republic and the Principate

Introduction to Latin and the history of Rome: Latin grammar, basic morphology and syntax; the translation of more advanced passages of themes dealt with in the history; vocabulary; Latin origins of English words; Latin legal terminology; history: selections from the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ancient Rome towards the end of the Republic and the Principate as well as a short survey of the origin of Roman Law

Purpose:

To familiarise the learner with the more advanced linguistic aspects of the Latin phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics in order to read and translate original Latin sentences and texts; to raise the learner’s awareness of the relationship between Latin and English vocabulary; and to introduce the learner to the culture and history of Rome.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Recognise relationships between verbs, nouns and adjectives exhibiting similar stems.
  
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  Translate sentences and passages from Latin lish which include various forms of
  

subordinate clauses.

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  Understand the relationships between different moods and voices.
  
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  Understand the basic socio-historic background of the texts read.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Latin 2A

LAT2AA2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Latin literature, syntax (intermediate) and Roman history: Latin literature of the Republic and the Principate; a study of selected poems of the most important lyric and elegiac poets from the period of the Republic and the Principate; Latin syntax (intermediate) and unprepared translation; and a survey of the political history of Rome from the end of the Royal period to the end of the Principate

Latin literature, syntax (intermediate) and Roman history: Latin literature of the Republic and the Principate; a study of one book of Vergil's Aeneas, which includes a survey of the most important characteristics of the epic of the Greek-Roman antiquity; an introductory discussion of Vergil's life and works, a translation of selections of his work; Latin syntax (intermediate) and unprepared translation, and exercises; Roman perception of religion, early cults and religious customs and their influence on Roman religion; Roman state religion; and Mystery cults and Mithraism

Purpose:

To explore and revise the complete grammar and syntax of Latin, read selected intermediate texts based on the grammar and syntax covered; to receive an overview of the history and culture (including religion) of the late Republic and the Principate.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Translate and understand the grammar and syntax of intermediate Latin passages.
  
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  Have a thorough understanding of the Roman state religion, mystery cults and
  

Mithraism during the late Republic and Principate.

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  Have a basic understanding of the chronology of the late Republic and the Principate.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Latin 2B

LAT2BB2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Latin literature, syntax (intermediate) and Roman history: Latin literature of the Republic and the Principate: a study of one forensic or one political speech of Cicero; Latin syntax (intermediate) and unprepared translation of Latin poems and prose; and Roman history: aspects of Roman civil life (the position of women, slavery, sexuality and burial customs)

Latin literature, syntax (intermediate) and Roman history: Latin literature of the Republic and the Principate: a study of one comedy of Plautus or Terence; continued study of syntax (intermediary) and unprepared translation of Latin poems and prose, and exercises; and the establishment and expansion of the Roman culture in Africa from the Punic wars up to the advent of Christianity.

Purpose:

To continue exploring and revising the complete grammar and syntax of Latin, read selected advanced texts based on the grammar and syntax covered; to receive an overview of the history and culture (including religion) of the expansion of the empire into Africa from the Punic Wars to the advent of Christianity.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Translate unseens of intermediate level.
  
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  Translate and understand the grammar and syntax of more advanced passages
  

selected from e.g., Cicero, Caesar, Augustus, Virgil, Catullus, Livy, Ovid, and Tacitus.

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  Understand how and why Roman culture expanded into Africa.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Latin 3A

LAT3AA3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

Latin literature, syntax (advanced) and Roman history; Latin literature of the Empire to the beginning of the fifth century AD; a study of one book of a Roman author from the Caesarean period; advanced study of the most important syntactical phenomena in Latin; the political and social history of Rome from the Principate up to the establishment of the Tetrarchate under Caesar Diocletian.

Latin literature, syntax (advanced) and Roman history; Latin literature of the Empire to the beginning of the fifth century AD; continued advanced study of the most important syntactical phenomena in Latin; a study of the letter as literary genre of the Caesarean period; the political, social and religious changes in the Roman Empire from the fourth to sixth centuries AD and its importance for Western civilization.

Purpose:

To familiarise the learner with the main genres and writers in the history of Latin literature and to read at least one prose (e.g. Cicero) and one poetry (e.g. Horace) author. To explore the grammar, syntax and semantics of the Latin language by way of unseen translations. To provide a basic review of the history and culture of the Late Republic and Early Empire.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Give a review of the main genres and writers in the history of Latin literature.
  
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  Translate and appreciate the style and thought of at least one prose author.
  
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  Translate and appreciate the style and thought of at least one poet.
  
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  Exhibit a sound knowledge of the grammar and syntax of the Latin language.
  
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  Understand the historical and cultural background of texts of the Late Republic and
  

Early Empire.

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Latin 3B

LAT3BB3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

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  Latin literature, syntax (advanced) and Roman history; Latin literature of the Empire to the beginning of the fifth century AD; a selection from the early Christian literature of the third and fourth centuries including work of Ambrose, Prudence and Augustine; continued advanced study of the most important syntactical phenomena in Latin; history of Roman culture in Africa from the establishment of Christianity up to the advent of Islam in the seventh century AD.
  
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  Latin literature, syntax (advanced) and Roman history; Latin literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; continued advanced study of the most important syntactical phenomena in Latin; and the preservation and survival of the Roman cultural heritage in the Middle Ages.
  

Purpose:

To familiarise the learner with the main genres and writers in the history of Latin literature and to read at least one prose (e.g. Petronius) and one poetry (e.g. Vergil) author. To explore the grammar, syntax and semantics of the Latin language by way of unseen translations. To provide a basic review of the history and culture of the Early Roman Empire.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Give a review of the main genres and writers in the history of Latin literature.
  
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  Translate and appreciate the style and thought of at least one prose author.
  
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  Translate and appreciate the style and thought of at least one poet.
  
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  Exhibit a sound knowledge of the grammar and syntax of the Latin language.
  
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  Understand the historical and cultural background of texts of the Early Roman Empire.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%