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LAT 242
Elegy: Propertius and Tibullus
LAT 242 FA
Next Offered in 9899 FA
A seminar which will combine close reading of Propertius and
Tibullus with a study of their relation to love elegy and
Augustan poetry. The course will focus on a number of
problems in interpreting the poems: the role of
autobiography in love elegy, structural disunity in
Propertius, propaganda in Augustan poetry, etc.
MAJOR READINGS
A text book 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: 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
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