LATIN 434
Plautus and Terence
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of the comedies of Plautus and/or Terence.
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
Close Reading in Original Language
Learning Outcome
Successful students will evaluate texts of Plautus and Terence through close reading in the original language and express their understanding in examinations and essays.
Title
Reading Latin with Understanding
Learning Outcome
By approaching the texts of Plautus and Terence successful students will learn techniques of reading Latin verse 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 Plautus and Terence.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Plautus and Terence in the literary history of Classical antiquity, locating them in the larger context of political and cultural history.
