Course - Introductory Course in Latin - LAT1001
LAT1001 - Introductory Course in Latin
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
This course is an introduction to the Latin language and Roman culture, with a focus on basic grammar and vocabulary.
Learning outcome
After having completed this course
- the candidate has acquired basic knowledge of Latin language (vocabulary, morphology and syntax)
- the candidate has acquired basic knowledge of Latin literature, its history and significance as a foundation for Western culture and tradition
- the candidate has acquired the skills of reading and translating elementary texts (in the original language) from the classical period of Latin literature
- the candidate has acquired the skills of performing grammatical analyses of these texts and relate them to their literary, cultural and historical contexts
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
More on mandatory activities:
- Among the activities are six smaller assignments, which have to be handed in, consisting in three simple translations from Latin to Norwegian (or English if preferred) and three simple tasks of filling in the missing words/sentences in Latin. Four of these assignments are compulsory.
- In addition there are tests of grammar and vocabulary, of which one must be passed before the final written exam, which lasts for six hours. In this exam the students are to translate curriculum texts and manage grammatical analyses of the texts.
Compulsory assignments
- Written exercises in morphology and vocabulary tests
- Written exercises
Further on evaluation
Six hours written final exam. Students will be assessed in translation of pensum texts and in grammatical analysis of the texts.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Beginner's course book, ca. 10 pages of slightly adapted Latin
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFLAT101 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| HFLAT110 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| LAT1101 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Literature
- Classical Civilization
- Biology
- English
- Philosophy
- History
- The History of Art
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Medicine
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
- History of Religions
- Language Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-11 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 29 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"