Unit Outline

This unit consists of a study of selected Latin texts.

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Read and translate original (unadapted) latin prose and poetry.
2.	Identify and explain the usage of latin grammatical structures.
3.	Speak with authority about selected literary works.
4.	Write in English with clarity about selected literary works and their historical and cultural contexts.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 points at intermediate level in Latin units

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In 2024 grammar and translation assignments have been scheduled with more time in between.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Grammar analysis	Week 5	20 %	LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Translation exercises	Week 8	20 %	LO1
Assessment Task 3:	Presentation	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Final exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Grammar analysis

Task Description:

Grammar analysis exercises

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct identification of Latin grammatical structures.	LO2
2	Accurate explanation of Latin grammatical features and/or stylistic elements.	LO2
3	Clarity of expression.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Translation exercises

Task Description:

reading comprehension exercises

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accurate translation of Latin into idiomatic English	LO1
2	Correct application of Latin grammar rules in your English translation	LO1
3	Accurate translation of Latin vocabulary into English	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Presentation

Task Description:

Presentation

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clear expression of presentation content	LO3
2	Organisation of presentation	LO3
3	Accurate description and explanation of literary/historical/cultural context and grammatical structures	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Final exam

Task Description:

Summative grammar and comprehension activities

Task Length:

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accurate translation of Latin into idiomatic English	LO1
2	Correct identification of grammatical structures	LO2
3	Accurate explanation of historical, cultural, and literary contexts of the Latin passages	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.