LAT261 - Medieval Latin: Martyrs, Kings, Saints and Lovers

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Medieval Latin: Martyrs, Kings, Saints and Lovers
LAT 261 SP

Crosslistings:
MDST 261

Introduction to Latin literature of late antiquity and the Middle Ages. In the course we will read selections from a variety of texts from the third to the twelfth century: historical works, biographies, martyrdom accounts and saints' lives, dramas, letters, and lyrics of love, praise, humor, and satire. Topics discussed will include the development of the Latin language; figural and allegorical interpretation; medieval biography, hagiography, and historiography; 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
GREGORY OF TOUR
BEDE
Einhard, LIFE OF CHARLEMAGNE
William Fitzstephen, LIFE OF THOMAS BECKET
selections of the poet, Venantius Fortunatus,
correspondence of ABELARD and HELOISE, 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. Students will write a final paper on a medieval Latin text of their choosing, preferably one not studied in class, and will give an oral report on their chosen text in one of the last class periods.

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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Roberts,Michael J.

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: DWNY100;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006