LATIN 432

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Ovid

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

In-depth study of Ovid's poetry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.