LATIN 431
Vergil
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of Vergil's poetry.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading Latin
Learning Outcome
By approaching the texts of Vergil, successful students will learn techniques of reading Latin poetic literature with subtlety and precision.
Title
Critical Method
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand and apply principles and practice of critical method in all its complexity, with specific reference to the texts of Vergil.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Vergil in the literary history of Classical Literature, locating him in the larger context of political and cultural history.
Title
Close Reading in Original Language
Learning Outcome
Successful students will intelligently evaluate texts of Vergil through close reading in the original language and express this in examinations and essays.
