Study and interpretation of selected epigrams. Special attention is given to Martial's wit and humor and to city life in Rome, which forms the background of his poems. Senior Latin Seminar. Honors students or permission of instructor. This course, alternatively offered as Greek 497, is a problem-oriented seminar which draws upon both Greek and Latin texts, secondary literature and methodological questions are emphasized.
Topics change from year to year, and tend to be synoptic in scope.
May not be included in a concentration plan in Greek Language and Literature or Classical Languages and Literatures. May be repeated for credit. Regular reports and conferences required. A course designed to provide the student with the linguistic skills necessary to read passages of average difficulty from major Roman authors. Advanced Latin Composition.