Course coordinator
Please email Dr McWilliam for an appointment
An intermediate course in the ancient Latin language, following on from LATN1110. The course teaches further Latin grammar and gives an introduction to the reading of several Latin authors.
NOTE: Instruction by small group teaching.
LATN2120 continues the study of the grammar and syntax of classical Latin. The course places emphasis on learning through reading.ᅠIt is designed for students who have successfully completed LATN1110 or an equivalent course.ᅠThere are 4 hours instruction per week and regular attendance is expected.
Successful completion of LATN1110 or an equivalent Latin course approved by the Course Coordinator.
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
LATN1110, CL110
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CL121, LATN1120
Please email Dr McWilliam for an appointment
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Delayed viewing has not been activated for this course because it has an in-class, in person, mid-semester exam. If you have a timetable clash but can attend the mid-semester exam, please contact Dr McWilliam to discuss. We can enrol you in the course manually, and classes are recorded. Microsoft Teams will also be used to facilitate communication, and class attendance is highly recommended unless you have an unavoidable timetable clash.
Classes are scheduled for Wednesday 10am-12pm Building 67 Room 146 AND Friday 12-2pm in Building 67 Room 145. Please confirm class venues before your first class.
Courses are taught in Blended Mode rather than in lecture/tutorial format, so in each 2 hour block, students will do different combinations of grammar and interactive exercises, reading and parsing to reinforce weekly and cumulative grammar and vocabulary.
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In second semester Latin, students will read the concluding section of Plautus' Amphitruo and a selection of Cicero's prosecution speeches against Verres, the former governor of the Roman province of Sicily.
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By the end of the semester you should be able to:
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
demonstrate In-depth Knowledge of most of the forms, grammar and syntax of the Latin language
LO2.
demonstrate Effective Communication Skills through completion of the written assignments and through oral translation in class
LO3.
demonstrate Independence and Critical Judgement in interpreting and translating the graded reading passage
LO4.
demonstrate Ethical and Social Understanding of the social and cultural values of the Roman world as expressed through its language and literature
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Reflection, Translation/ Interpretation |
Skill Building and Application 1: Assignments
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30% |
Dates: Please Consult Blackboard for submission dates Time: by 2pm on the Thursdays, as indicated on Blackboard. Format: Word |
Quiz |
Skill Building and Application 2: UQ Extend Quizzes OR Blackboard Timed Tests
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15% |
Please Consult Blackboard for due dates. |
Examination |
Mid-Semester Exam
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15% |
4/09/2024 10:00 am
The Mid-Semester Exam will be held in-class |
Examination |
Final Exam
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40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Course coordinators cannot approve deferred exams. If you are ill on the day of the exam, please consult: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Dates: Please Consult Blackboard for submission dates
Time: by 2pm on the Thursdays, as indicated on Blackboard.
Format: Word
Copies of all Assignments, and their due dates, are on the Blackboard Site for LATN2120.
REQUIREMENTS: There are five (5) Assignments in total, four (4) Content Assignments and one (1) Feedback Reflection Assignment.
Assignments, as an assessment task, evaluates a student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Students are advised that the use of both AI technologies and translation software such as Google Translate
to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Content Assignments (Complete & submit all 4):
Critical Reflections on Feedback Assignment (Complete and Submit this assignment)
Please Submit through Turnitin or Blackboard Assignment as instructed on Blackboard.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension
· Extension applications must be via my.UQ –> Manage my program - > exams and assessment -> Applying for an extension.
Extension applications must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the submission date, unless the medical or other circumstances are such that the student cannot reasonably be expected to have applied by the appropriate due date.
· Extension requests may take up to 48 hours to be assessed (not including weekends and public holidays).
It is not advisable
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Late submission of assessment will incur a penalty of 10% of the marks available for the assessment item, per calendar day or part-day after the due date, for a maximum of 7 days, after which a mark of zero will be recorded.
Please Consult Blackboard for due dates.
Students must complete:
EITHER Quizzes on UQExtend OR Two Timed Blackboard Tests held in conjunction with the mid-semester and final exams in order to obtain a passing grade for the course.
This assessment task evaluates a student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of both AI technologies and translation software such as Google Translate to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
UQ EXTEND QUIZZES
Requirements:
There are 324 quizzes in total. Students must make 3 proper attempts for each quiz for every section of the course from 2D to 4Ei to reach a total of 972.
Completion:
Quizzes will build skills in:
BLACKBOARD TIMED TESTS
Requirements:
The respective tests will be made available in conjunction with the mid-semester and final exams . Details will be made available on blackboard.
Blackboard Timed tests will give you feedback on your recall of:
Please prepare for these tests by completing some of the UQ Extend quizzes, Blackboard In Class Tests, revising by handwriting, with flashcards, learning vocabulary etc.
UQExtend Quizzes must be completed on UQ Extend
Blackboard Timed Quizzes are 10 mins long and must be completed in conjunction with the mid-semester and final exams, as instructed on Blackboard.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
If you miss the timed Blackboard-semester test you must apply for a deferred exam through your my.UQ tab: ‘Mid-semester exams’, along with applying for a deferred mid-semester exam.
If you are not able to sit the Final Exam Blackboard test and have been granted a deferred exam by the Examinations section, please contact Dr McWilliam for access to the Final Exam Blackboard test. Access will be available in the deferred exam period.
Please plan your time in order to complete the UQ Extend quizzes on time, e.g. you cannot do 972 quizzes in one week. If you are ill, please apply for an assignment extension under Skill Building UQ Extend Quizzes
The following penalties will be applied to the total mark available for the assessment if you submit either of the two Blackboard timed tests after the 10 min time limit:
4/09/2024 10:00 am
The Mid-Semester Exam will be held in-class
The mid-semester exam will consist of a variety of translation, parsing, and grammatical questions based on Sections 2D-3D of the Text and the Grammar Book from POD, plus accumulated knowledge from LATN1110. The assignment will test your ability to:
please ensure that you download the vocab pdf at the beginning of semester and refer to it weekly.
Students are advised that the use of both AI technologies and translation software such as Google Translate
to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Planning time | no planning time minutes |
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Duration | 50 minutes |
Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
Exam platform | Paper based |
Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
If you are ill on the day of the mid-semester exam, you must apply for a deferred exam through your my.UQ tab: ‘Mid-semester exams’
https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension
There will only be one date and time made available for a make-up mid-semester exam if a student is ill. This date and time will not be negotiable. All students must submit a request online and ensure that they are eligible (e.g. in the case of illness, a medical certificate will be required).
Deferrals are not granted automatically, but are subject to UQ rules, and must be applied for online in the time-frame specified. Your course coordinator cannot approve deferred exams
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Course coordinators cannot approve deferred exams. If you are ill on the day of the exam, please consult:
https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment
The Final Exam (In -person) consists of a variety of translation, parsing, and grammatical questions based on Sections 2D-4Ei of the Text and the Grammar Book from POD, plus accumulated knowledge from LATN1110. The test will test your ability to:
Students are advised that the use of both AI technologies and translation software such as Google Translate
to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Planning time | 10 minutes |
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Duration | 120 minutes |
Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
Exam platform | Paper based |
Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferrals are not granted automatically, but are subject to UQ rules, and must be applied for online in the time-frame specified. Your course coordinator cannot approve deferred exams
https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 1, Low Fail (0-24%), is generally awarded in cases where some assessment has been submitted, but it is of wholly unsatisfactory standard or quantity. In work submitted, however, there is no demonstrated evidence of understanding of the concepts of the field of study or basic requirements of the course. Work submitted will demonstrate a failure to master vocabulary, an inability to translate seen texts translated in class or unseen sentences made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English and an inability to parse words or to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 2, Fail (25-44%),is generally awarded to work that exhibits deficiencies in understanding and applying the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study, and as such, does not satisfy the basic requirements of the course. Often, one or more major items of assessment will not have been completed. Work submitted will demonstrate a partial, faulty or clearly deficient level of vocabulary, an inability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and/or unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and an inability to parse words or to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Grade 3, Marginal Fail (45-49%), is generally awarded if a student has submitted work that attempts to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of the course, but is only able to demonstrate a superficial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course. Students will usually have attempted all major pieces of assessment and show that they have an identifiable, emerging ability to apply basic knowledge and skills. Work submitted will demonstrate a superficial knowledge of vocabulary, a basic but flawed ability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into English, and a flawed but emerging ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 4, Pass (50-64%)is generally awarded where all major items of assessment have been submitted. An adequate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study should be demonstrated and a functional skill level achieved. Work Submitted will demonstrate a functional knowledge of vocabulary and a functional ability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a functional ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 5, Credit (65-74%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and a substantial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. Work submitted will demonstrate a proficient knowledge of vocabulary and a proficient ability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a proficient ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 6, Distinction (75-84%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and substantial knowledge of the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. Work submitted will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of vocabulary and a very good ability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and a very good ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 7, High Distinction (85-100%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and there is evidence that the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been mastered. Work submitted will demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of vocabulary and an excellent ability to translate seen Latin passages covered in class and unseen sentences and/or passages made up from the learning vocabulary into readable, idiomatic English, and an excellent ability to parse words and to recognize and explain grammatical and syntactical Latin constructions. |
Supplementary assessment for this course will be in the form of the final exam only. Students must apply as instructed https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/ and be available during the University’s Deferred and Supplementary examination period.
The assessment is designed to test your progressive acquisition of Latin language through asking questions and translating in class, and via homework assignments, quizzes/ tests, and in-person exams. This includes readings and translation from Latin into idiomatic English, parsing (analysis) of Latin words in context, understanding more complex Latin sentences as exemplified particularly in Sections 2D-4E(i), and showing your increasing knowledge of the grammar, grammatical constructions, syntax and vocabulary covered in these sections and in the material covered in LATN1110. please ensure that you download the vocab pdf at the beginning of semester and refer to it weekly.
All assessment tasks evaluate student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies or translation programs such as Google Translate to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assignments
Assignments will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Critical Reflections on Feedback
Critical Reflections on Feedback will be assessed according to the following criteria:
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your assignments should demonstrate that you have an exceptional knowledge of vocabulary and that you are able to translate into idiomatic English with a high level of accuracy, excellent familiarity with paradigms and grammatical constructions, and that you are able to apply these constructions. Your reflections will demonstrate that you have thought very deeply about the feedback and articulated very clearly how to address the problem(s)/area(s)/task(s)/concept(s) that were incorrect or that you have an excellent understanding of the purpose of the assignment/mid-semester questions/tasks.
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after 7 calendar days, will receive zero. In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that they can confirm the outage with ITS.
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
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Document |
LATN2120 - Intermediate Latin Grammar reader, Semester 2, 2024
by McWilliam; Janette - 2024 |
Blackboard and the special websiteᅠuqlatin.com (or uqlatin.org) will be used for this course.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Week 2: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) 2E GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 2E translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 4: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 3B GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text for 3B translated for the week NO CLASS Wed August 14th EKKA Public Holiday (Royal Brisbane Show) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 5: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 3C GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 3C translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 6: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 3D GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 3D translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 7: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4A (Grammar and Text) Please translate 4A(i) for Friday's class Sub-activity: Mid-Semester Exam, Wednesday 4th September 10am (class will follow in the second hour) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 8: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4A cont. GRAMMAR and TEXT Please translate 4A(ii) & 4A(iii) for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 9: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4B GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 4B translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 10: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4C GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 4C translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 11: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4D GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 4D translated ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 12: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 4E (i) Present Participles, ablative absolute, neuter nouns, genitive of the relative pronoun only (subjunctive + 4Eii and 4Eiii next semester) Text 4E(i) Please translate ready for both classes Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 13: Revision Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Practical |
Week 1: Interactive Language Class (Blend of Lecture, Language Exercises, Translation and Parsing, Q & A) Section 2D GRAMMAR and TEXT Please have the text of 2D translated ready for both classes on Wednesday and Friday Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
A copy of the Reading and Grammar schedule is available under the Course Information Tab on Blackboard.
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