Understanding Latin in Documents and Archives module (RM50032)

In the Intermediate Latin module, we build on the grammar covered in Basic Latin or on your own previous Latin experience. Exercises include translating full documents and tests of more complex grammar. We also study examples of documents each week that are often or normally written in Latin, looking at the form, common phrases, hints for recognition and translation, and different types of dating. This module aims to build your confidence in Latin translation and document recognition to allow you to locate and translate salient points in the commonest Latin documents found in archives.

• Intermediate Latin grammar
• Recognising and translating Latin documents
• Translating Latin monumental inscriptions
• Latin dates
• Hints for navigating Latin documents