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Academic Year 2001/2002
The Roman Historians
LAT 253 FA
The course will be devoted to studying the principles and methods of Latin historiography. Students will read selections in Latin from the major Roman historians, especially Sallust, Livy, and Tacitus, and both ancient
and modern discussions of the
writing of history. Special attention will be paid to the role of narrative and description in history.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from Roman Historians (in Latin)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Preparation of assignments in Latin for each class and regular secondary readings, two short papers and at least one translation exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Student should normally have taken at least one Latin course at the 200 level. In doubtful cases consult the instructor. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the
instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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