LATIN 435
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Catullus
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of the poetry of Catullus.
When Taught
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3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reading Latin
Learning Outcome
By approaching the texts of Catullus, 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 Catullus.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Catullus in the literary history of Classical Literature, locating him in the larger context of political and cultural history.
Title
Close Reading in the Original Language
Learning Outcome
Successful students will intelligently evaluate texts of Catullus through close reading in the original language and express this in examinations and essays.
