HIST353 LINGUA LATINA HISTORIARUM I
| Course Code: | 2400353 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | - |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To introduce students to the basics of Latin grammar and syntax.
- To develop students' ability to read and translate simple Latin texts.
- To build a foundational Latin vocabulary relevant to historical and literary texts.
- To familiarize students with Latin sentence structures and common linguistic patterns.
- To provide the necessary skills for further study in Latin historical sources.
Course Content
This course will be an introduction to Latin grammar and language by the study of simple texts, translation from Latin to Turkish.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize and apply basic Latin grammar and syntax.
- Read and translate simple Latin texts into Turkish.
- Understand fundamental Latin vocabulary and common expressions.
- Develop analytical skills for interpreting Latin historical sources.
- Build a foundation for more advanced Latin language studies.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | are able to present research results both in oral and written form. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | are able to work individually or as part of a team. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | are equipped with academic ethics. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution