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Introduction to Latin Literature (201-3-21)

Topic

Catullus

Instructors

Francesca Tataranni
847/491-8029
Kresge Hall 4363

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 213: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

The third quarter of second-year Latin combines literary analysis with mastery of grammar and syntax at the intermediate level. This is mainly a workshop course on Catullus, with discussion focusing on questions to and from students enrolled in the class. Though translation will be a component in evaluation, it will be a relatively small criterion of success. The main topics of discussion will be how meaning and emphasis are communicated in the poetry of Catullus. Students will learn how to a) read the selected Latin texts with increasing accuracy and independence by strengthening vocabulary recall, syntactical knowledge, and reading comprehension strategies, b) place Catullus' poetry in its historical, literary, and cultural contexts with the help of commentaries, and c) evaluate different interpretations of the selected Latin poems and their composition.

A grade of C- or better in this course satisfies the Weinberg language proficiency requirement.

Class Materials (Required)

Garrison, Daniel H. The Student's Catullus. 4th ed. Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0806142326