Key facts
UNE unit code: CLLA102
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit builds on the work undertaken in CLLA101 and focuses on developing your ability to read ancient texts. You are required to remain in the language strand already selected in CLLA101, either Greek or Latin. By the end of the unit, you will have read a considerable amount of selected Greek or Latin texts, improved your command of the language and developed your ability to analyse both English and your chosen Classical Language.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students may be able to obtain credit for their prior knowledge of the language under the University Admission Credit and Enrolment Guidelines.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply reading skills to more complex and extended Greek or Latin texts;
- independently apply knowledge and skills to provide solutions to questions about an ancient language;
- analyse more complex texts using an appropriate metalanguage to complete a range of activities;
- communicate information about an ancient language in its social and political context;
- demonstrate technical and theoretical knowledge of an ancient language; and
- utilise technical and theoretical knowledge to discuss how Greek and Latin can be used by authors to express ideas in a range of contexts.
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Reading Latin: Text and Vocabulary
ISBN: 9781107618701
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Reading Latin: Grammar and Exercises
ISBN: 9781107632264
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary
ISBN: 9780521698511
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2007
Text refers to: All offerings
Reading Greek: Grammar and Exercises
ISBN: 9780521698528
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2007
Text refers to: All offerings
An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin
ISBN: 9781107615601
Jones, P.V. and Sidwell, K.C., CUP 2nd ed. 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
An Independent Study Guide to Reading Greek
ISBN: 9780521698504
Joint Association of Classical Teachers, CUP 2nd revised ed. 2008
Text refers to: All offerings
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