LATN 292/392, Literature of the Republic, Fall 2004

Abstract

This course, making extensive use of resources available via the internet, focuses on the literature of the Late Republic. Readings will come primarily from the works of Cicero, Catullus and Lucretius . Students will participate in a weekly webcast lecture, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions in the Associated Colleges of the South, and weekly tutorials with faculty members at their home institutions. This course is specifically designed for advanced students and will include a rigorous study of the cultural and historical context during the Late Republic. Students will also become familiar with the current interpretative approaches to the material.