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LAT-1110: Latin syntax and introduction to original texts

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year.
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Objectives
In this course, the students will gain a deeper understanding of the structure of Latin, and acquire skills in reading texts in Latin in their original version.
Contents
Grammar, exercises in translation into Latin. Discussions of short original texts in Latin from different genres.


Recommended previous qualifications/ courses: A good command of English is an advantage. Reading skills in Swedish are required.
Recommended previous qualifications
LAT-1010 Introductory Course
Form of teaching
Teaching consists of 52 hours distributed over 4 sections of 3 weeks each, with a 2-week period with no teaching between the sections. Teaching consists of lectures/seminars. Students are expected to be prepared at the meetings, to participate actively in class, and to use the two-week periods with no teaching for individual study.
Coursework requirements

70% of the exercises must be handed in before exam
Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
In order to sit the exam, students must hand in exercises at every lecture and take an active part in the course.
Students must have handed in at least 70% of course work to
be able to sit the exam.

Assessment method: Exams are held at the end of the semester (6 hrs.)

Performance on the course will be assessed with the grades (A-F).

Examination language: Norwegian
Date(s) of written examination
08.06.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.
Contact person/lecturer
Professor Synnøve des Bouvrie
Tlf. 776 44266
E-mail: synnove.des.bouvrie@hum.uit.no
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Course overlap
LATINSEM1 -1      10 sp

Teaching spring 2007
Infomøte: Mandag 15. januar kl 1415, rom A 3019
ForelesningUndervisninga starter mandag 19. mars.

Teach.Period:19.03.2007 to21.05.2007
Mandag 14:15 to16:00
Teach.Period:21.03.2007 to23.05.2007
Onsdag 08:15 to10:00
Teach.Period:22.03.2007 to24.05.2007
Torsdag 10:15 to12:00
Teach.Period:23.03.2007 to25.05.2007
Fredag 10:15 to12:00
Foreleser Prof. Synnøve des Bouvrie


Universitetet i Tromsø, 9037 Tromsø, tlf. 77 64 40 00
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