Course content

This course provides an introduction to the Latin language and Roman culture. Basic grammar, vocabulary and translation techniques are core elements in course training. Students are also given insights into changes to words from relevant texts through time, and are expected to discuss these developments.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge and specialized insight into a target area of the Latin language

• has in-depth knowledge of the scientific theory and methods of Latinity

• can apply knowledge to new areas within disciplines where Latin is central

Skills

The candidate

• can analyze academic cases based on the history, traditions, uniqueness and place of the Latin subject in society

• can analyze and critically approach different sources of information and use these to structure and formulate academic arguments

• can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations within the Latin subject and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving

• can use relevant methods for research and academic and/or development work in an independent manner

Learning methods and activities

The work requirement consists of three submissions based on a text in Latin that is relevant to the master's thesis. Each submission entails the student using a dictionary to find at least two meanings of twenty words in an excerpt from the relevant original text, writing them down, comparing them with the choices in a given translation of the Latin text, reflecting on which meanings have been lost and briefly discussing how other choices of words could affect the understanding of the source text. The first submission deals with words belonging to the nominal system (nouns, pronouns, adjectives, etc.), the second on words from the present tense system (verbs) and the third on the perfect tense system (verbs). The student must complete this work requirement, as well as the work requirement that applies to lat1001, to do the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Written test in grammar and vocabulary
• Three submissions based on a text in Latin that is relevant for the master's program.Oblig

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

This course requires admission to the Master's Program in History.

Credit reductions