CLAS20029 Latin 3

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is CLAS20029 hard?

CLAS20029: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Roman oratory through a speech such as one by Cicero, plus grammar review, and how rhetoric shaped Roman politics.

After it you can

• Read original Latin texts with some dictionary help
• Analyse complex Latin grammar and sentence structure
• Translate and interpret ancient literature

What you need first

(CLAS10007 or CLAS20021 or CLAS30004) or “approved equivalent (including interstate or international qualifications or in special circumstances a study score of at least 25 in VCE Latin)”

• CLAS10007 Latin 2
• CLAS20021 Intensive Beginners Latin
• CLAS30004 Intensive Beginners Latin

What it leads to

• CLAS20026 Latin 6
• CLAS20030 Latin 5
• CLAS30009 Latin 6
• CLAS30013 Latin 5

Can’t be taken together with

• CLAS10012 Latin 3

How it’s assessed

Assignments 25%, Tests 45%, Reports and essays 30%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is CLAS20029 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking CLAS20029?

Needs (CLAS10007 or CLAS20021 or CLAS30004) or “approved equivalent (including interstate or international qualifications or in special circumstances a study score of at least 25 in VCE Latin)”.

Does CLAS20029 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Tests 45%, Reports and essays 30%.

How many class hours a week does CLAS20029 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take CLAS20029 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 CLAS20029?

4 subjects need it first, for example CLAS20026, CLAS20030, CLAS30009, CLAS30013.

Can I rate CLAS20029?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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