Latin 320 begins with prose texts (Cicero’s Catilinarian Orations, Sallust’s De Catilinae Coniuratione), then moves on to poetry (selections from Catullus and Lucretius). Students will read a variety of secondary sources on the history of the late Republic and Early Empire. They also will learn how to scan and read the Latin meters of the poems they’re reading, and will do some brief English-to-Latin translation exercises. Students can expect to read 60 to 100 lines per week.
Latin Poets
LAT 320 / 3 Credits
Not your average poetry class, LAT 320 takes Latin to the next level. Hone your Latin skills by reading Catullus, Lucretius, and other great Roman authors.
In addition, you also will learn how to scan and read the Latin meters of the poems you’re reading, and you will perform some brief English-to-Latin translation exercises.
What better way to learn this ancient language, so fundamental to Western culture and science?