CLAS20021 Intensive Beginners Latin
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 25 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 35%: mostly coursework
Is CLAS20021 hard?
CLAS20021: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Two semesters of beginner Latin in one: grammar, sentence building, translation and simple texts, with some Roman culture.
After it you can
- Learn the core grammar and vocabulary of Latin
- Read simple Latin sentences and texts
- Translate short Latin passages into English
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Tests 45%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 35%
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Quick answers
- When is CLAS20021 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking CLAS20021?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CLAS20021 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 35% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 45%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 35%.
- Can I take CLAS20021 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after CLAS20021?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example CLAS10012, CLAS10014, CLAS20029, CLAS20031.
- Can I rate CLAS20021?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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