LATN2601 - Intermediate Latin 2

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Robert Cowan
Phone: +61 2 9351 7210
Email: bob.cowan@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit develops skills in the literary study of Latin texts, and builds further on language knowledge and translation skills acquired in LATN2600. It will involve the close reading of classic works of Latin prose and/or poetry, to be advised in advance on the Department of Classics and Ancient History website. Attention will be paid to style, literary and narrative technique, and the generic and socio-historical background of the texts, as well as to the intricacies of grammar and syntax.

Assessments

1000wd-equivalent language assignments (30%), 1x1500wd essay (30%), 1x2hr exam (40%)

Classes

3x1-hr seminars/week

Prerequisites

LATN2600

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