LAT 234

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LAT 234

Cicero: Politician and Humanist LAT 234 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

This course will profile the life and thought of Cicero through the reading of representative works in Latin and English. Cicero will be placed in the evolving political scene of the first century B.C., but also will be analyzed as a major Roman thinker in the area of political and rhetorical theory. Selections of the letters will be used to define better the character, ideals, weaknesses and strengths of the man.

MAJOR READINGS

In Latin: representative orations and
letters, selections from the DE RE PUBLICA and DE LEGIBUS.
In English: Plutarch's LIFE OF CICERO. Elizabeth Rawson's
CICERO.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Mid-term examination. Class presentation. Final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

One year of college Latin or the equivalent. Students should consult with instructor before enrollment is completed in case of questions about placement.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Language Instruction Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA CLAS

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

M. Tullius Ccero, famous orator of ancient Rome

Reference:

Vickers, Michael, THE ROMAN WORLD, Lausanne: Elsevier Publishing Projects, 1977.

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