Attention will be focused on the cultural dimension of each form and the contributions made by individual authors. Emphasis will be placed on Greek tragedy and Roman comedy. Examples of such topics are Greek and Latin historiography, classical rhetoric, Latin satire, classical philosophical prose, classical literature and the modern cinema, Latin literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Lectures and discussions, assigned and supplementary readings, paper writing. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits with different topics.
Emphasis is placed on learning to read the language.
Some attention is given to Latin literature and Roman civilization. Selections from a wide range of authors will be included in order to demonstrate the diversity and appeal of Latin literature. Emphasis is placed on developing reading ability. A continuation of CLA 201. An introduction to the literature of Republican Rome with selected readings of complete works from the major Latin authors.