Latin 5

For those with an advanced knowledge of Latin. 1st text: Virgil, extracts from Aeneid VII and VIII ed. Deryck Williams (BCP). 2nd text: Cicero, Selected Letters ed. Shackleton Bailey (CUP). 3rd text: Horaces Odes IV (any edition). Grammar will be revised every second week using Wilding, Latin Course for Schools Part 3 (Duckworth). The texts selected will be covered in different terms. Please contact the tutor via the Languages department for more details.Grammar will be revised every second week using Wilding, Latin Course for Schools Part 3 (Duckworth).

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Key course information

Dates
09/01/12 - 19/03/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
11 weeks

Time
13:30 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £57
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LL521

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will read original Latin texts in prose and verse in order to learn as much as possible about the linguistic and stylistic features they reveal as well as to study their separate genres and the historical background of the culture which produced them. This term we will read Cicero's Letters.

What topics will we cover?

Text: Cicero's Letters ed. Shackleton Bailey (CUP)
Detailed study and translation of these varied and vivid letters.
Grammar will also be revised using Wilding, Latin Course for Schools Part 3 (Duckworth).

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-read and translate with confidence and enjoyment
-demonstrate understanding of Cicero's shifting political and personal alliances
-grasp conditional sentences.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable if you are an advanced student and have studied Latin at the City Lit for about four years or have an equivalent knowledge of Latin. As this course is taught in English, you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and also take part in class and group discussions on readings. Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Each student will be assigned a small passage to prepare for the next class. General discussion of points arising from the text. We shall also prepare specific syntax exercises from Wilding. Homework: about two hours per week.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Cicero's Letters ed. Shackleton Bailey (CUP)
Wilding, Latin Course for Schools Part 3 (Duckworth).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. By ability to translate and comment on passages
Ability to construct sentences into Latin.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Latin 5, LL531.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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