LAT4307 ¨C Neo-Latin Texts

Course content

Classical Latin was rediscovered in Western Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the centuries that followed, authors from across Europe wrote literary texts in classical Latin, ranging from epic poems in the style of Vergil to technical treatises and religious sermons. This literature spans from the early 15th century to the present day and is known as 'Neo-Latin' literature. This subject explores Neo-Latin literature from the Renaissance to the present day, and contextualizes the texts within their literary, historical, and cultural settings. We will read approximately 100 pages of Latin text, depending on their level of difficulty, and will also engage with secondary literature relating to the texts being studied.

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.

• discuss the main linguistic and stylistic features of Neo-Latin literature.

• explain the development of Neo-Latin literature and its engagement with earlier literary traditions.

• discuss how ancient genres, concepts, and motifs have been used address modern themes (e.g., modern warfare, technology, and political ideas).

• analyse current scholarship in a critical and informed manner.

• engage in discussions on key debates within the research field.?

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.

To be admitted to this course, you must be enrolled in Classical Studies (master). Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

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

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Specialization (80 ECTS credits) in Latin at the Bachelor's level.

Teaching

14 two-hour seminars.

We expect you to prepare for the seminars.

NB: If no more than two students sign up for the course, the teaching may be given as guided reading.?

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

• 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.