LATN3603 - Latin Imperial Poetry

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Lindsay Watson
Email: lindsay.watson@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit, which concentrates on the poetry of the Empire, aims to expand students' knowledge of this period of Roman literature through a study of one or more important texts (to be advised on the department of Classics & Ancient History web site prior to commencement of lectures). Language skills necessary for the understanding of the texts will be assumed and emphasis placed on interpretation, literary appreciation and the generic and/or historical background of the texts.

Assessments

written assignments (50%) and 1x2 hour exam (50%)

Classes

3x1 hour seminars per week

Corequisites

LATN3600 or LATN3607

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