LAT2410 ¨C Latin Epic Poetry

Course content

We will study a selection of Latin epic poetry, with a primary focus on the classical period, particularly the works of authors such as Vergil and Ovid (approximately 1200-1500 lines, depending on the level of difficulty). Additionally, we will examine and discuss secondary literature relevant to the texts under examination. This course serves as an introduction to the significant literary and stylistic features of epic poetry, while also delving into its historical and social contexts of the genre. It also acquaints students with the language and meter used in the poems under study.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• independently read and translate the selected Latin texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.
• identify and explain the meter of the selected texts and discuss its peculiarities.
• identify and analyse the distinctive stylistic features of the author(s) of the Latin texts and elucidate their role in shaping the texts.
• discuss the development of the genre of epic poetry and provide examples of its main features and evolution.
• interpret the Latin texts considering relevant historical, literary-historical, literary, and/or cultural aspects.
• discuss aspects of Latin grammar based on the selected texts.

Admission to the course

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If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

• LAT1001 ¨C Innf?ring i latin I eller LAT4001 ¨C Innf?ring i latin I for masterstudenter

• LAT1002 ¨C Innf?ring i latin II eller LAT4002 ¨C Innf?ring i latin II for masterstudenter

(or equivalent knowledge - contact the department if you have studied Latin elsewhere)

Overlapping courses

• 5 credits overlap with LAT1404 ¨C Latinske episke tekster (discontinued).
• 5 credits overlap with LAT2302 ¨C Latin tekstemne fordypningsniv? - Vergil: Aeneiden 4. bok (discontinued).
• 5 credits overlap with LAT2311.
• 5 credits overlap with LAT2401 ¨C Augustan Poetry (discontinued).

Teaching

14 two-hours seminars.

We expect you to prepare for the seminars and to participate actively.

In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination,?the following compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher:

• oral presentation (about a scientific article)
• an essay containing an analysis of the primary text (3-4 pages)

Approved tuition activity is valid also for the next two semesters in which the course is offered.

Examination

Written examination (4 hours).

Written examinations are carried out in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the digital examination arrangements in Inspera before your written exam.?Read more about digital school exams.

In order for you to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail.?Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

• Use of sources and citations
• Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
• Withdrawal from an exam
• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Explanation of grades and appeals
• Resitting an exam
• Cheating/attempted cheating

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