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Academic Year 2005/2006

Roman Elegy
LAT 242 SP

This course will focus on reading the poetry of the Roman elegists Propertius and Ovid, and will work towards an understanding of the genre of elegy at Rome, these two poets' relation to it, and the historical and cultural context of Augustan Rome that conditioned its production and reception.

MAJOR READINGS

A textbook to be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final, 2 papers: periodic examinations in the language.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should normally have taken at least one Latin course at the 200 level or the equivalent. In doubtful cases, consult the instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Language

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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