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Latin I 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.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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Three 1-hour class test papers. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected: i. provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Students will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles, ii. be able to communicate learning. |
| Factual | Understand | Students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches. |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be expected to demonstrate, i. engage with a range of technology interfaces, such as drawing upon digital resources for language learning. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches. |
| Factual | Evaluate | Students will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles, ii. be able to communicate learning. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected: i. provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches. |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be expected to demonstrate, i. engage with a range of technology interfaces, such as drawing upon digital resources for language learning. |
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