Latin A

• • "A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials."

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MAQ-AHIX218-Latin A (No longer available)
• MAQ-HST230 (Not currently available)
• MAQ-AHIX118-Latin A (No longer available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) AHIX218, AHIS118, HST230, AHIX118

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

This unit introduces students of ancient history to study of the Latin language. It provides a systematic introduction to the grammar (especially morphology and basic syntax) and vocabulary. The unit also aims to help students develop the skills necessary for reading original Latin texts, and explores the significance of Latin for the study of relevant ancient cultures.

• Linguistic analysis (35%)
• Prose Composition (30%)
• Participation (10%)
• Quizzes (25%)