107-456 Advanced Latin C

Formerly available as 107-456. Students who have completed 107-456 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

107-254 Intermediate Latin A, 107-255 Intermediate Latin B, 107-256 Intermediate Latin C and 107-257 Intermediate Latin D or an approved equivalent or admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in classics.

This is a specialised reading subject, with analysis of Roman Republican poetry, focusing on texts by such writers as Ennius, Naevius, and Lucilius. Advanced stylistic and thematic analysis of these texts will address issues such as the context of literary production in the Republican period; the range, nature and development of poetic genres and styles; the characteristics of Republican Latin; and the difficulties of interpreting fragmentary texts. Students who complete the subject should have reached an acceptable standard in translating and interpreting Latin texts, specifically Roman Republican poetry.

• be skilled in research;

• possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;

• possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

Written work totalling 2000 words for 2nd/3rd year students and 3000 words for 4th year students and a 2-hour class test.

A subject reader will be available.