LAT100 Introduction into Latin

The course is connected to the following study programs

• First Semester Study

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Prerequisites

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Course contents

Latin was Western Europe's most prominent scientific and literary language from ancient times until the 1600s. The course will start with the classical ancient Latin tradition as this laid the foundation for middle-age and renaissance Latin. The course will thus be a foundation for further studies of Latin literature of any time period. It will also be a useful door to anyone who wants to learn more about European history and culture from ancient times to the renaissance.

Because Latin is an important basis of medical and legal terminology, as well as for many foreign and borrowed words in general, the course will also be very valuable for students of subjects other than humanities.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will have achieved

• basic knowledge of the language, first and foremost in the form of necessary grammatical skills

• comprehension of basic texts as well as morphological skills

• a basic vocabulary

Examination requirements

A preliminary test must be successfully completed.

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to avalibility or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination of 30 minutes. Graded assessment.