LATN3600 - Advanced Latin

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

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

Description

This unit offers advanced study and practice in the literary language of Latin. Reading and translation skills will be honed by weekly language classes and the translation of unseen passages; exercises in Latin composition will further develop knowledge and appreciation of literary Latin. The unit will also involve the close reading and analysis of classic works of Latin prose and/or poetry, paying close attention to style and diction, and to literary and narrative technique.

Assessments

1000wd-equivalent language assignments (30%), 2x750wd analysis exercises (30%), 1x2hr exam (40%)

Classes

3x1-hr seminars/week

Prerequisites

LATN2601

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