Topic outline

  • Course Description

    Introductory Latin is an introductory, intensive course for those with little or no previous exposure to Latin. Students completing this course should have a Latin vocabulary of about 400 words and a basic understanding of Latin grammar and syntax. Students will very likely discover that their knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar/syntax is improved by their study of Latin. The etymological roots of many English words can be traced to the Latin language. For medical students latin is important as the universal language used for anatomical and medical case discourse.


    The course will consist in a guided reading of Latin texts, in self-study grammar reviews and the study of basic vocabulary. It is an introductory intensive course for those with little or no previous exposure to Latin. One cannot expect to assimilate Latin grammar thoroughly or build an extensive vocabulary in 6 weeks, but students will build on their understanding of latin which is widely used in the study of Anatomy and medicine. Students can expect to read select ancient Latin texts.

    Course Coordinator - Dr Samantha Newington

     s.newington@abdn.ac.uk


    • How will I be assessed?

      3 x in class test papers (1 hour each) 

      Each contributing 1/3 to the overall score

      • What will the timetable be like?

        Total 4 hrs per week

        2 hour lecture

        2 hour seminar


        • What do previous students think of the course?

          NEW for 24-25

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