Students are presented with a wide variety of selections from prose, poetry, and drama throughout Roman history. Emphasis is placed upon literal translation, symbolic interpretation and understanding of the text, and the realization of each particular text and genre in literary history. Students are expected to significantly improve their abilities to read Latin and to gain insight into the language as a constant, but continually changing aspect of Roman life. Independent Study Programs are a means by which students can be scheduled for second language study when they cannot be scheduled into the regular classes. Departmental approval and an assigned academic advisor must be obtained before an application for independent study can be filed.
Enrollment is by departmental approval.