LAT2411 – Latin Epistolography
Course content
This course offers an introduction to Roman oratory, as well as its historical and social contexts. It also acquaints students with the language used in the texts under study. We read a selection of letters written in Latin by authors such as Pliny and Cicero (approximately 40-60 pages, depending on the level of difficulty). Additionally, we will examine and discuss secondary literature relevant to the texts under examination.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will be able to:
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independently read and translate the selected Latin texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.
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discuss the development of the genre and provide examples of its distinctive features.
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identify and analyse the distinctive stylistic features of the author(s) of the Latin texts and elucidate their role in shaping the texts.
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interpret the texts considering relevant historical, literary-historical, literary, and/or cultural aspects .
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discuss aspects of Latin grammar based on the selected texts.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO, must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
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LAT1001 – Innf?ring i latin I eller LAT4001 – Innf?ring i latin I for masterstudenter
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LAT1002 – Innf?ring i latin II eller LAT4002 – Innf?ring i latin II for masterstudenter
(or equivalent knowledge - contact the department if you have studied Latin elsewhere)
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 activity must be approved by the teacher:
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Qualifying midterm test
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
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.