You are required to produce two essays for the course, which will be assessed. Essays will jointly contribute 50% of assessment; the remaining 50% of your work will be assessed by the 2 hour examination in May/June 2026.

Examination (50%)

Students reading set texts in Latin will be required to answer two questions from Section A of the paper and one question from Section B. Each Section A question requires you to translate and comment on one of two passages of Latin from the texts prescribed i.e. you have to translate and comment on two passages of Latin altogether (two thirds of the examination marks). From Section B you choose one essay title from the range available. All other students should answer three questions from Section B.

Essays (50%)

The assessed essays must be word-processed and properly printed out, have proper bibliographic references, and be clearly and accurately expressed (correct spelling, good grammar, and well-structured sentences). The number of words used, as close as possible to 2500 words (including footnotes, not including bibliography), should be given on the cover sheet.

Deadlines

Submission deadlines must be heeded: the University has regulated that essays will attract a penalty of 5% for each day they are late. If you foresee difficulties in meeting the deadline, it is imperative that you contact the Module teacher and your Personal Tutor as soon as you are able. The deadlines for essay submission for this course are as follows:
Essay 1: deadline tbc
Essay 2: deadline tbc
Essays should be submitted on Tabula, with a cover sheet included, before 12 noon on or before the date posted. Anonymity of marking is an adopted principle of the University for both assessed essays and examinations. Please be sure to include the cover sheet, with your student number clearly marked (not your name).

Please refer to the departmental handbook and our Moodle page for further information about assessment criteria, marking, and essay extensions/flexible deadlines, use of AI, and avoiding plagiarism.