LAT2431 – Advanced Seminar in Latin II

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course provides you with skills and tools you need to connect your reading of texts in Latin with relevant modern scholarship in classical philology. In addition to reading a selection of texts in the original language, you will conduct a study on a specific topic related to these texts. You will receive training in presenting and critically discussing research results and ongoing debates in an academic manner, both orally and in writing. These skills are essential for reading more advanced texts in Latin and for continuing studies at the Master's level.

Course content spring 2026:

This semester we will focus on Senecan tragedy, considering it against the background of the theory of tragedy. We will read Thyestes in the original and the remaining nine plays in the translation. In addition, we will discuss major theoretical works on ancient tragedy (mostly, coming from the quarters of philosophy and anthropology).

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, you are able to:

  • independently read and translate the selected Latin texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.
  • conduct a small research project related to the syllabus texts using modern scholarly literature, databases, and other relevant tools.
  • present research findings in an academic manner, both in writing and orally, including the use of footnotes, references, and an academic presentation style.
  • discuss aspects of Latin grammar based on the selected Latin texts.

Admission to the course

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Formal prerequisite knowledge

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

One course in Latin at the 2000 level (course with course code LAT2xxx at UiO), i.e. 10 ECTS in Latin at intermediate level.