LAN203: Classical Latin III (Intermediate)
Key details
| Accredited towards | Diploma of Classical Languages |
| Unit type | Elective unit |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Indicative contact hours | 3 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | See below |
| Offered in | Semester 1 |
| Tuition fee | Learn more |
Overview
This unit consolidates and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in previous units. Students study the more advanced constructions in Latin. Depending on the cohort and the course of study in previous units, students may complete the formal study of Latin in this unit.
We will continue using Ørberg’s Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata. As in previous units the book will be used in every class as well as in many assessments.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the unit students will have:
- An understanding of the concepts of Latin grammar covered in this unit.
- A deeper understanding of the material covered in previous units.
- Knowledge of Latin vocabulary and grammar, including syntax, appropriate to this level.
- An understanding of the problems connected with the study of ancient languages.
- The ability to participate effectively and confidently in group work and practical exercises in tutorials.
Prerequisites
Students may enrol in LAN203 if they have completed LAN102. Otherwise they may only enrol if they have a sufficiently advanced, and demonstrable, knowledge of Latin sufficient for this unit.
Interested in other Latin units?
| LAN101 | Classical Latin I |
| LAN102 | Classical Latin II |
| LAN203 | Classical Latin III |
| LAN204 | Classical Latin IV |
| LAN301 | Language and Culture in Late Republican Rome |
| LAN302 | Pagans and Christians from Augustus to Augustine |
| LAN305 | The Eternal City from Paganism to Christianity |
| LAN311 | Virgil |
| LAN312 | Cicero |