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LAT1001

Introductory Course in Latin

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

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:

  • 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.

A minimum of 75% attendance to lectures and seminars is obligatory. Absence above 25% requires an application at the start of the semester

Compulsory assignments

  • 4 assignments, one compulsory test
  • 75% attendance

Compulsory assignments

  • Written exercises in morphology and vocabulary tests

Further on evaluation

The exam consists of a multiple choice exam and a school exam, weighted 20/80.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Beginner's course book, ca. 10 pages of slightly adapted Latin

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFLAT101 15 sp Autumn 2007
HFLAT110 15 sp Autumn 2007
LAT1101 15 sp Autumn 2007
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Comparative Literature
  • Classical Civilization
  • Biology
  • English
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • The History of Art
  • Latin
  • Linguistics
  • Medicine
  • Scandinavian Language and Literature
  • History of Religions
  • Language Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 80/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Paper
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll)
Room Storhall del 2
19 candidates
School exam, Multiple Choice
Weighting 20/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-12-15 Time 09:00 Duration 1 hours Exam system Paper
Place and room for school exam, multiple choice

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll)
Room Storhall del 2
19 candidates

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 80/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 5 hours Exam system Paper Place and room Not specified yet.
School exam, Multiple Choice
Weighting 20/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 1 hours Exam system Paper Place and room Not specified yet.