STUDENT GUIDE

COURSE 1

 LOGGING ON TO LATIN

COURSE 1

Student Information

Introduction

What are the aims of the course?

There are 3 main aims associated with your course

·        improving your linguistic skills.

·        acquiring translation skills.

·        raising your Language Awareness.

How will you achieve these aims?

Linguistic Skills               You will study Latin and its structures.

                                   You will use word–lists and dictionaries.

                                   You will work on translation individually and in a group/pair.

How long will the course last?

What do you require before entering the course?

Interest, enthusiasm, commitment and good self-discipline as it’s a distance learning course.

What materials do you require?

·        English Etymological dictionary

How is the course organised?

You will find that the course uses Ecce Romani 1 as a core text.  The course is split into the following sections:

     1. Chapters 1-5

     2. Chapters 6 – 10                                         Core Course

     3. Chapters 11 – 15

You will find that the work associated with each chapter is structured in the same way

·        Instructions              Introduction to the chapter

·        Read                       What you have to study

·        Tutor Correction       Work which must be sent to or corrected by your tutor

·        Points to Note          Specific learning points you must note

·        Self Correction         Work which you attempt and correct yourself

·        Learn                       Aspects of the work which you must learn                                

You will find that there are a variety of sections:

·        Supplementary Exercises

·        Subject Object                              

·        Verb                                             

·        Latin and English

·        Exploranda

·        Assessment

You may use these as you go along or use them all at the one time. They are designed to support you in your learning.

How will you be taught?

You will be assigned a Latin tutor.  This may be a teacher/lecturer in your own establishment or from an establishment some distance away.

You will contact and be contacted by your tutor and classmates regularly in order to help you, support you, advise you, teach you, monitor your progress and finally assess you.

How can technology help you?

Because you are working on Latin through distance learning technology will help bring your tutor and your classmates to you as well as allowing you to contact them,.

What technology options could you use?

You can use some, all or one of the following.  The important things to remember are; it helps you to learn; you can use it

·        Video-conferencing.

·        Audio-conferencing.

·        E-mail.

·        Fax.

·        Telephone.

·        Post.

·        Pen and pencil.

How will you know when you should use specific technology?

As you look through the course booklet you will find that there are a series of symbols which indicate when you should use technology or when you have options.

e.g.       Homework                                           fax, post, e-mail

            Tutor Support                                       video-conferencing

            Class discussion                                    audio-conferencing etc.

How do you find out about your learning targets and homework?

You will find out about your learning targets and homework from your tutor.  These will be given to you in a grid form called a Programme of Study.  You should endeavour to reach the targets set, but they can be flexible and negotiated.  You can also do more than these targets if you wish, so not only can you learn independently, you can also learn at your own pace.  Your programme of study can be used as a learning log by you and/or a progress log by your tutor.

How will you be assessed?

You will be assessed in a variety of ways.

·        Continuous assessment   - class work and homework

·        Final assessments           - 3 assessment tasks

·        Self-assessment              - looking and correcting your own work

·        Peer-assessment             - other students commenting on your work.

Your final assessments can been accessed through your tutor.

Good Luck!

What do you have to do in the final assessments?

3 Learning Outcomes

You will be asked to:

L O 1  
Show your ability to translate into English straightforward phrases and sentences of Latin

·You will achieve this by translating phrases and sentences from Latin into English with the use of the word-lists for reference.

L O 2  
Show your ability to translate into English a short passage of simple Latin prose

·You will achieve this by translating a passage of approximately 75 words of Latin into English with the keep of a simple vocabulary booklet or word-list

L O 3  
Show your awareness of links between Latin and English

·You will achieve this by showing your knowledge and understanding of the links between Latin and English.  This may involve an interview or written task containing abbreviations, derivations or Latin words and phrases which have become part of the English language.  You may have access to an English dictionary or Latin word list to help you.

What happens if you do not achieve the learning outcomes?

If you have been unsuccessful in the learning outcome/s you will be given the opportunity to be re-assessed often after you have had some further support from your tutor.

When do the assessments take place; who makes the decision?

Your tutor will make this decision as a result of monitoring your progress during the course.  You will be assessed when you have been taught and acquired the necessary skills for the learning outcome.