LATIN 401
Latin Prose Composition
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Advanced review of Classical Latin Grammar, Syntax, and Rhetoric through Latin prose composition.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Reading Comprehension and Stylistic Awareness
Learning Outcome
Successful students will be able to read Latin prose literature with a high degree of understanding and with stylistic awareness.
Title
Critical Theory
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand and apply principles and practice of critical theory, with specific reference to Latin texts.
Title
Text Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Successful students will be able to evaluate texts through a close reading in the original language.
Title
Latin Composition, Grammar, and Style
Learning Outcome
Successful students will be able to compose grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate Latin prose with proficiency.
Title
Classical and Late Latin Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the literary history of Classical and later Latin prose literature.
