HIST554 LINGUA LATINA II
| Course Code: | 2400554 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | - |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course builds upon Lingua Latina I, advancing students’ proficiency in Latin grammar, syntax, and translation. It focuses on complex sentence structures, advanced verb forms, and specialized vocabulary. Students will read and analyze original Latin texts from historical, philosophical, theological, and literary sources. The course emphasizes critical engagement with primary texts, preparing students for research in classical and medieval studies.
Course Content
Continuation of 2400553.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
Develop proficiency in reading, translating, and interpreting Latin texts of increased complexity.
Master advanced Latin grammar, including subordinate clauses, the subjunctive mood, and participial constructions.
Analyze and compare Latin texts from different historical periods and genres.
Expand their Latin vocabulary, particularly in academic, legal, theological, and literary contexts.
Strengthen their ability to work with original Latin manuscripts and inscriptions for academic research.
Improve translation accuracy and stylistic awareness in Latin prose and poetry.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Demonstrate competence in their chosen fields of study including the sources and the historiography relevant to it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Construct arguments based on developed research skills that enable them to access, analyze, synthesize and evaluate primary, secondary and tertiary sources efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Disseminate and communicate research findings effectively in oral and written form | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Develop the ability to work cooperatively on investigation of an area of historical inquiry and to share own findings with co-researchers | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Conduct research in Ottoman archives and other national and international research institutions | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Have a command of language skills necessary for their research | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Act in accordance with a universal understanding of academic ethics | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Contribute to society through a sense of personal responsibility and awareness for social issues | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution