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Academic Year 2002/2003
Medieval Latin: Martyrs, Kings, Saints and Lovers
LAT 261 SP
Introduction to Latin literature of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages: topics discussed will include the development of the Latin language, medieval biography and hagiography, the representation of the individual and
the
theme of love in the Latin literature of the Middle Ages.
MAJOR READINGS
THE PASSION OF PERPETUA Hrothsvitha, PAFNUTIUS, DULCITIUS Selections from the works of the poet Venantius Fortunatus, historians GREGORY OF TOURS and BEDE, Einhard's LIFE OF CHARLEMAGNE, William Fitzstephen's LIFE OF
THOMAS BECKET, the correspondence
of ABELARD and HELOISE and the lyric and satirical poetry of the ARCHPOET, the CAMBRIDGE SONGS, and the CARMINA BURANA.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One take-home exam, one short paper, and one long paper, plus in-class discussion and reports. About 5 pages of Latin to prepare each week, and reading in secondary texts.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students should normally have taken a 200 level Latin course or the equivalent. In doubtful cases consult the instructor. Regular attendance is expected.
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-18-2003
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