LAT2430 – Advanced Seminar in Latin I

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.

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 texts included in the syllabus 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

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

(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)

Teaching

14 two-hour seminars. The teaching is common with the MA students' teaching. In this way, the BA and MA students can benefit from each other's knowledge and experience.?

In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination,?the following compulsory tuition ac