LATIN 411R
Latin Vulgate and Early Christian Latin Texts
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Topics include Latin Vulgate and selections from other early Christian Latin texts.
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
Grammar, Syntax, and Vocabulary
Learning Outcome
Successful students will master the forms, syntax, and substantial vocabulary of the Latin of the Vulgate and/or other contemporary Christian texts.
Title
Reading the Latin Vulgate and other Christian Texts
Learning Outcome
Successful students will learn techniques for reading the Latin vulgate and other Latin Christian texts with subtlety and precision.
Title
Critical Method
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand and apply principles and practice of critical method, with specific reference to the Latin Vulgate and related texts.
Title
Literary History and Context
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand the literary history of Biblical and Classical literature in the larger context of political and cultural history.
Title
Evaluation of Texts
Learning Outcome
Successful students will evaluate texts through close reading in the original language and express this in examinations and essays.
