LATN3606: Latin Imperial Prose

Fail (Below 50%)

Work not of an acceptable standard.

• demonstrates very limited ability to translate parts of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts
• shows little or no understanding of the content of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates little awareness of literary features of the literature being studied
• recognises few grammatical forms
• recognises only a few words in unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse and a very limited capacity to identify their syntactic relations

Low Pass (50-54%)

Work of an acceptable standard.

• demonstrates a limited ability to translate parts of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts
• shows some understanding of the content of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates a partial awareness of literary features of the literature being studied
• recognises some grammatical forms
• demonstrates knowledge of a number of words in an unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse and some awareness of their syntactic relations

Medium Pass (55-59%)

Work of a satisfactory standard.

• demonstrates the ability to translate parts of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts
• shows understanding of much of the content of the prescribed texts
• recognises and comments at a basic level on some literary and stylistic features of the literature being studied
• recognises many grammatical forms and demonstrates a basic understanding of their function
• presents a translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse which manages to make sense of some contents even if it shows little understanding of the passage as a whole,.

High Pass (60-64%)

Competent work, though Honours is not recommended.

• demonstrates an ability to translate much of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts with some accuracy reflecting a basic understanding of the context and intention of the original
• shows a basic understanding of the content of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates some general knowledge of literary forms and an awareness of the stylistic features of the literature being studied
• recognises most grammatical forms and demonstrates a sound understanding of their function
• presents a translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse, which shows an understanding of much of the passage being read, but not the passage as a whole

Low Credit (65-69%)

Competent work of considerable merit, demonstrating potential to complete Honours work, though further development needed to do so successfully.

• demonstrates an ability to translate most of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts with reasonable accuracy reflecting a general understanding of the context and intention of the original
• shows a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the content and the cultural and historical background of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates a reasonably sound knowledge of literary forms and an awareness of the stylistic features of the literature being studied
• recognises grammatical forms and demonstrates a good understanding of their function
• presents a translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse, which reveals an understanding of their main ideas

High Credit (70-74%)

Highly competent work, demonstrating clear capacity to complete Honours successfully.

• demonstrates an ability to translate the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts into English in a manner which reflects the meaning and tone of the original with accuracy
• shows knowledge and understanding of the content and the cultural and historical background of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates a good understanding of the literary qualities and stylistic features of the literature being studied
• recognises all grammatical forms and demonstrates a thorough understanding of their function
• presents a generally accurate translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse conveying the overall sense of the original

Distinction (75-84%)

Work of a superior standard.

• demonstrates a superior ability to translate the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts into English in a manner which closely reflects the meaning and tone of the original
• shows extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and the cultural and historical background of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates a thorough understanding and an appreciation of the literary qualities and stylistic features of the literature being studied
• shows a thorough control of grammatical forms and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of their functions
• presents an accurate translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse, reflecting the meaning and tone of the original

High Distinction (85%+)

Work of exceptional standard.

• demonstrates exceptional proficiency in the translation of the Classical Greek or Latin of the prescribed texts into English with unfailing precision and accuracy
• shows a profound knowledge and understanding of the content and the cultural and historical background of the prescribed texts
• demonstrates an exceptionally deep understanding and appreciation of the literary qualities and stylistic features of the literature being studied
• shows a complete mastery of grammatical forms and demonstrates a precise understanding of their functions
• presents a precise and accurate translation into English of unprepared passages of Classical Greek or Latin prose and verse, perfectly reproducing the meaning and tone of the original