LATIN 439
Tacitus
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
In-depth study of the prose of Tacitus.
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 intelligently evaluate texts of Tacitus in the original language and express their understanding in examinations and essays.
Title
Reading Latin with Understanding
Learning Outcome
By approaching texts of Tacitus successful students will learn techniques of reading Latin prose literature with subtlety and precision.
Title
Literary History
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the place of Tacitus in the literary history of Classical antiquity, locating him in the larger context of political and cultural history.
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 texts of Tacitus.
