LATIN 432
Ovid
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of Ovid'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 with Understanding
Learning Outcome
By approaching the texts of Ovid, 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 Ovid.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Ovid in the 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 evaluate texts of Ovid through close reading in the original language and express their understanding in examinations and essays.
