Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
1	LAT 301	Basic Latin I	1+4+0	3	5	31.10.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	Lisans Dil Dersleri
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Basic Latin I. It aims to develop students’ understanding of Latin verb tenses, participles, sentence structures, and translation skills. Students will also practice reading and comprehension through selected passages from Roman history and classical authors.
Course Content	The course covers verb tenses (imperfect, future, perfect), participle constructions, pronouns, and complex sentences. Selected texts are analyzed along with grammar exercises.
Course Methods and Techniques	The course is conducted through lectures, applied grammar exercises, short reading passages, and translation practices. Students are encouraged to participate actively through in-class activities and discussions.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	Asist Prof.Dr. Muhammet Furkan Alpat
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. ÖZDEN ÖZKAYA DEMİRHAN
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin
Course Notes	Course notes, short texts, translation exercises, and vocabulary lists prepared by the instructor will be used throughout the semester.
Documents	Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin
Assignments	Ödevler
Exams	Ara Sınav (I), Yarıyıl Sonu Sınavı (I)

Course Category

Field

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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Duration	5	14	70
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud	3	14	42
Assignments	5	6	30
Mid-terms	1	4	4
Final examination	1	4	4
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Learns the Latin alphabet, pronunciation rules, and basic vocabulary.
2	Applies simple noun and verb declensions correctly.
3	Recognizes basic sentence structures and forms short sentences.
4	Reads and comprehends short and simple Latin texts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Latin, the alphabet, pronunciation, and basic vocabulary.
2	Learning simple greetings and introductions, introduction to first declension nouns.
3	Learning basic verbs and focusing on subject-verb agreement.
4	Forming and translating short sentences with first declension nouns.
5	Introduction to second declension nouns and vocabulary expansion.
6	Learning second conjugation verbs, practicing positive and negative sentences.
7	Introduction to adjectives and basic adjective-noun agreement.
8	Midterm exam and review of previous topics.
9	Studying present tense verb forms and practicing with short sentences.
10	Introduction to prepositions, practicing with simple expressions of place and direction.
11	Introduction to simple pronouns, working on short narrative sentences.
12	Reading and translating short texts using the learned vocabulary.
13	Review and practice of main grammar structures.
14	Comprehensive review and final evaluation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant