LAT 3020 Songs and Stories of Ancient Rome

Students in this course delve further into the literary legacy of ancient Rome, investigating Roman life, thought, and culture through close study of Latin prose and poetry in a variety of genres. From heroic epics and dramatic histories, to intimate biographies and love songs, this course will hone students' ability to not only read Latin proficiently, but creatively analyze and critique Roman literature, with nuanced understanding of the Latin language and its artistic conventions of form and style. Through ancient authors’ own words, guided by individual projects and study of secondary scholarship, students will discover new connections between human experiences of the past and present, between Roman antiquity and our own modern lives.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

LAT 2020, placement at this level, or with permission of instructor.

Course Types

Core Curriculum - Civilization Core Curriculum - Advanced Studies in the Arts and Sciences Classical Studies Major, Ancient Civilizations track - 20 semester hours must be at the 3000/4000-level Classical Studies Major, Ancient Languages track - 20 semester hours must be at the 3000/4000-level Classical Studies Minor, Ancient Civilizations track - 8 semester hours must be at the 3000/4000-level Classical Studies Minor, Ancient Languages track - 8 semester hours must be at the 3000/4000-level

Offered

• Spring
• Fall

1. I. Reading and writing. Students will develop advanced proficiency in reading and composing original Latin using contextually appropriate grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
2. II. Communication skills. Students will recognize and employ grammatical structures and vocabulary, rooted in Latin, that will improve their oral and written communication in English and other languages.
3. III. Analysis. Students will analyze the literary and artistic features of specific Latin authors and genres, and link those insights to broader historical and cultural interpretation.
4. IV. Intercultural competency. Students will deepen their understanding of ancient Roman culture and society, and be able to draw nuanced comparisons between the Roman world and the contemporary US.