2009 Fall LATIN 103SRE-01
Bulletin Course Description Readings in Roman Epic with attention to genre, language, meter, characterization, narrative structure, ancient and modern interpretation, the epic tradition in and beyond Greece and Rome, and the genre's role in construction of cultural identity. Authors might include Vergil, Ovid, and Lucan. Students must have two years of Latin or equivalent. Instructor: Janan or staff
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Title LATIN EPIC Department LATIN Course Number 2009 Fall 103SRE Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Janan,Micaela W Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
In this course, we shall be reading selections from Vergil's Aeneid and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, with the goal of improving your
(a) facility, confidence, and speed in reading Roman epic verse
(b) abilities to write and speak about Latin literature analytically and persuasively
(c) appreciation of the historical context that produced and shaped the genre of epic as Rome made its transition from republic to empire under Augustus.
We may also be reading other parts of these epics in English in order to be able to grasp the whole of the narrative. This "panoramic view" will enable us to talk about plot, repeated imagery, ring composition, and the other textual elements with a long trajectory that are crucial to interpretation.
Textbooks
TBD.
Assignments
In-class translation (to be prepared in advance of class), preparedness and participation.
Exams
3 midterms, final, quizzes as necessary.
Term Papers
1 medium-length paper (7-10 pages).
Grade to be based on
Preparedness, participation, exams, paper.
