Latin 112a: Latin Literature: Texts and Contexts

This year-long course (with Latin 112b) is designed to help students develop a map of Latin literary culture. Students are allowed to take either or both halves of the course. The class prepares students to discuss Latin literature in its historical and cultural context with chronology, genre, theme, performance, and reception context as organizational frameworks. Through prepared translation of assigned text, reading practice sessions, and interpretative exercises, students will improve their reading fluency and enhance their ability to read and interpret a range of Latin texts. Latin 112a focuses on Latin literature from its earliest glimmers down to texts dating from the early Augustan period. Latin 112b focuses on literature of the Imperial Era. This course is designed for advanced readers of Latin with previous experience with a range of Latin authors and genres.