LATN 1001a, Beginning Latin: The Elements of Latin Grammar  Staff

Introduction to Latin. Emphasis on morphology and syntax within a structured program of readings and exercises. Prepares for LATN 1002. No prior knowledge of Latin assumed.  L1  1½ Course cr
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LATN 1002b, Beginning Latin: Review of Grammar and Selected Readings  Staff

Continuation of LATN 1001. Emphasis on consolidating grammar and on readings from Latin authors. The sequence LATN 1001 and 1002 prepares for LATN 2003. Prerequisite: LATN 1001 or equivalent.  L2  1½ Course cr
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* LATN 1012a, Intensive Beginning Latin  Timothy Robinson

An accelerated course that covers in one term the material taught in LATN 110 and 120. Readings from Latin authors supplement intensive instruction in grammar and vocabulary. Admits to LATN 131 or 141. Not open to students who have completed LATN 110 or 120.  L1, L2  RP  2 Course cr
MTWThF 9:25am-11:20am

LATN 2003a or b, Latin Prose: An Introduction  Staff

Close reading of a major work of classical prose; review of grammar as needed. Latin up to L2 or placement (determined in discussion with the Classics Language Program Director and the Director of Undergraduate studies).  L3
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LATN 2004a or b, Latin Poetry: An Introduction  Staff

An introduction to reading hexameter (epic) poetry in Latin. Readings come primarily from Vergil's Aeneid. Attention is paid both to grammar/syntax and to interpretation of poetic style and content. Latin up to L3 or placement (determined in discussion with the Classics Language Program Director and the Director of Undergraduate studies).  L4
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LATN 3065a, Roman Comedy  John Dillon

A close reading of the Pseudolus of Plautus and the Adelphoe of Terence, with attention to the literary, social, and historical contexts of both plays.  L5, HU
TTh 1:05pm-2:20pm

* LATN 4215b, Vergil's Aeneid  Erika Valdivieso

An in-depth study of Vergil's Aeneid within its political context.  L5
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LATN 4305a, Latin Love Elegy Before Ovid  Christina Kraus

This course explores the genre of subjective elegy, aka love elegy, as written in Rome before the poet Ovid came along and effectively killed it. We consider generic constraints and pushback against them; the relationship between poetry and the real; the construction of character through myth and fantasy; poetic entanglement and rivalry; and the interaction of poetry with politics. Some attention will be paid to modern parallels (especially in pop songs and romantic comedies), which is developed with student input. Latin to L5 level.  L5
MW 1:05pm-2:20pm

* LATN 4385a, The Roman World of the Plinys  Andrew Johnston

The Roman world of the Flavian Age and the principate of Trajan (c. 70–110 C.E.) as seen through the writings of two of its public intellectuals, Pliny the Elder and his nephew Pliny the Younger. The former's encyclopedic Natural History and the latter's Letters and Panegyric. Politics, physical science, history, literature, zoology, magic, patronage, art history, and slavery during the period. Prerequisite: LATN 131 or equivalent.  L5, HU
TTh 9am-10:15am

* LATN 4995b, Latin Syntax and Stylistics  John Dillon

A systematic review of syntax and an introduction to Latin style. Selections from Latin prose authors are read and analyzed, and students compose short pieces of Latin prose. For students with some experience reading Latin literature who desire a better foundation in forms, syntax, idiom, and style.  L5, HU
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