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The analysis and description of Latin grammar, practice in the translation of Latin to and from English, vocabulary acquisition.

Course Overview

If you know some Latin already and are not yet fluent, this is likely the course for you. It follows and builds on LATIN 100 and 101; it can also be useful for students with some high-school Latin who have not yet learnt all the main constructions of Latin grammar, for people coming back to Latin after a long time away from the language, or for those who are self-taught but not yet fluent. LATIN 200 can be taken as part of the major in Classical Studies and Ancient History, or as part of a Latin module, or separate Certificate or Diploma in Languages.

In LATIN 200 you learn the rest of the major Latin grammatical constructions and some important Latin vocabulary. You will have lots of chances to practice your skills with reading, writing, translating, and listening to Latin, all of which will strengthen your grasp of the language and your understanding of Roman culture throughout history.

We use a combination of resources. As well as the two set textbooks which provide Latin text at varying levels, the teacher can provide videos, selections of Latin from all periods, and audio materials, depending on the type of Latin most relevant to the students in the class.

Overall you will develop your understanding of Latin as a language, while learning about Roman culture and history from the Romans themselves.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

We will use a flipped classroom model. You will listen to and interact with approximately 1 hour of online, interactive material per week (relating to the textbooks), and attend and participate in 3 hours of live, highly interactive classes a week. Both the online and the in-class material are core. You can expect to commit an average of an additional 6 hours per week to reading, completing exercises, working on assignments and/or preparing for tests.

Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

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Locations and Semesters Offered

LocationSemester
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Teaching and Learning

Campus Experience

This course is not available for delivery to students studying remotely.

This course is offered on campus via 3x 1 hour weekly classes, with approximately 1 hour of material provided online in addition, weekly.

Classes on campus are recorded, however, due to the highly interactive nature of the learning environment, recordings do not capture all the content in class. Attendance at on campus classes is strongly recommended.

Attendance on campus is required to complete some assessment.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Module

LATIN 200 is the third paper in the Latin module, following LATIN 100 and 101.

LATIN 200 can also be completed as part of a Certificate of Languages, or a Diploma of Languages, or within the BA itself, where it can be taken as an elective, or part of the Classical Studies and Ancient History major.

Learning Resources

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Additional Information on Learning Resources

All students need their own copies of the two textbooks:
Hans H. Ørberg. Lingua Latina per se illustrata: Pars I: Familia Romana. Hackett Publishing, Focus imprint, 2011 (reprint)  F. M. Wheelock. Wheelock’s Latin: The Classic Introductory Latin Course. Revised by R. LaFleur. Seventh Edition. HarperCollins, New York, 2011. (We will be working from Ch 31 onward - students who have taken LATIN 101 will already have read and studied Chapters 1-30).

Copyright

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Other Information

If you have studied Latin previously, please contact the Undergraduate Adviser for Classics and Ancient History, Dr Alex McAuley (alex.mcauley@auckland.ac.nz), to determine the best course for you to take.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

  • Honesty - in all aspects of research work
  • Accountability - in the conduct of research
  • Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
  • Good stewardship – on behalf of others
  • Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
  • Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.


Assessment and Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

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Assessments

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Student Feedback, Support and Charter

Student Feedback

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Additional Information on Student Feedback

Teachers have adapted each iteration of LATIN 200 in response to student feedback. The instructor will take feedback in weeks 3-6 and use it to adjust the course according to the needs of the students currently enrolled.

Class representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Tuākana

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor. Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.

Wellbeing

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.

Student Academic Complaints and Disputes

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.