CLA3220

Intermediate Latin B/3 (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Philip Anderson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: In this unit students continue to advance their grammatical and syntactical knowledge of Latin, while reading and discussing a variety of historical and poetic Latin texts. This unit is designed not only to increase students' experience in reading Latin but also to equip students with the interpretive skills to approach Latin literature critically. Students explore relevant aspects of Roman mythology and poetic technique, and emphasis is given to the historical, political and cultural contexts of the texts studied in class.

Assessment: Regular assignments and one 1000 essay: 50% + 2 x 1 hour written tests: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week