This course emphasizes awareness of the literary styles, techniques, and structures of classical Latin prose. It offers you a greater understanding of the social and political history of Rome and the impact of Roman civilization upon contemporary cultures. You translate, analyze, and discuss the literature and thought of one or two major Latin prose writers of the classical period such as Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Sallust, Pliny, and Seneca. This semester you focus on Cicero and Sallust, followed by a brief selection of Seneca.
Enrollment is limited.
The course may be repeated for a total of 9 semester units. 1995 University Ave.