LAT 372 ADVANCED LATIN II

Students in this course will deepen their knowledge of the Latin language and of Roman culture through the study of Latin poetry. The specific genre or period covered will vary by semester but can include drama, epic, elegiac, epigram, pastoral, and philosophy written by authors such as Vergil, Ovid, Propertius, Martial, Catullus, Horace, Lucretius, and many others. In addition to refining their mastery of Latin grammar and syntax, students will learn how to interpret ancient texts and cultures from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Repeatable for credit.