LAT4312 – Augustan Literature
Course content
We will study Latin poetry and prose texts that illustrate Emperor Augustus` program for the building of the Roman empire. The texts will be chosen on basis of the students` previous readings (e.g. in the course LAT2401 - Augustan Poetry )
We will focus on authors seen as architects in the new ideological and political landscape that Augustus wanted to create.
Examples of texts: Virgil`s Aeneid book 8, Horace`s Carmen saeculare, parts of Virgil`s Georgics, parts of Ovid`s Ars amatoria (as an example of a text that did not fit in easily into the program, and whose author ended up in exile), Monumentum Ancyranum and a selection from Vitruvius` De architectura.
Learning outcome
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- read different types of literary works as contributions to or comments on the making of the Roman empire.
- be aware of the cultural-political dimensions of the texts under discussion
- explain the content and structure of the curricular texts
- translate the pensum texts from Latin to Norwegian or English
- discuss specific passages taking into account linguistic, stylistic, literary or historic aspects.
Admission to the course
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Formal prerequisite knowledge
Miminum 60 ECTS points in latin.
Teaching
- 14 double sessions of seminars in common with LAT2401 – Augustan Poetry (discontinued).
- Two double sessions of seminars exclusively for master students
Seminars require that students participate actively. We expect you to prepare for the seminars.
Examination
Term paper 8-10 pages with 2300 signs. The theme of the paper is decided in cooperation with the teacher. The paper is to be handed in in Inspera.
When writing a semester essay you are entitled to individual guidance by you teacher. To be eligible for this guidance you must submit a draft of your paper that meets certain requirements. More detailed information about guidance and how to submit your draft will be given by the teacher during class or in Canvas.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
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.
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- 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
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