LATIN 302 : Latin Literary Texts 3B

Arts

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Detailed study of prescribed texts with reference to their language and meaning, and critical appreciation of their literary, historical and/or philosophical qualities.

Course Overview

In 2021 we will focus on the Roman author, Catullus. Reading a selection of Catullus' poetry, students will be exposed to his unique poetic style and learn about his place in the Roman literary world. Students will have the opportunity to study earlier authors who influenced Catullus, and later writers who drew upon the ancient poet. Students will read and analyse texts in the original Latin, along with scholarship in English. The mode of assessment will be a 'patchwork'; students will choose from a suite of assessments that develop particular skills relevant to their individual learning. They will receive feedback from peers and the instructor throughout the course, and will produce a reflective piece at the course's end.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 30 points from LATIN 200-205

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Read, analyse and interpret authentic Latin in both poetry and prose, primarily from the Classical age (Capability 1.1)
  2. Critically examine the construction of Latin sentences for style and Latinity, and weigh your interpretation against those of other people who have responded to the texts (Capability 1.2 and 2.1)
  3. Effectively communicate orally through class practices (Capability 4.2 and 4.3)
  4. Independently research, analyse and communicate combining knowledge of primary and secondary sources (Capability 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3)
  5. Develop mastery over Catullus' stylistics (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework 100% Individual Coursework

Next offered

Semester 1, 2021

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 3 hours of classes a week. These classes are interactive. You can expect to commit approximately 7 hours per week to reading, completing exercises, working on assignments and/or preparing for tests.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at classes for students to complete components of the course.

This course will not be recorded due to the highly interactive nature of the learning environment.

Attendance on campus is required to complete some assessment.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Learning resources will be provided on Canvas, the online learning system.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

I have adapted each iteration of this course that I have taught in response to student feedback from the different cohorts. I take anonymous feedback in weeks 3-4 and use it to adjust the course according to the needs of the students currently enrolled. During the semester, Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees. At the end of every semester you will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. I will then consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps me to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas.
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 22/12/2020 04:45 p.m.