CLAS20031 Latin 4

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

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

Is CLAS20031 hard?

CLAS20031: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

A long section of a Latin epic such as the Aeneid, with grammar work and themes like war, empire, heroes and myth.

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

a VCE Latin study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or (CLAS10007 or CLAS20021 or CLAS30004 or CLAS10003)

• 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

• CLAS10014 Latin 4

How it’s assessed

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

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is CLAS20031 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CLAS20031?

Needs a VCE Latin study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or (CLAS10007 or CLAS20021 or CLAS30004 or CLAS10003).

Does CLAS20031 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 CLAS20031 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take CLAS20031 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 CLAS20031?

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

Can I rate CLAS20031?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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