LATN 307 - Catullus

Institution:

University of Richmond

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Description:

Literary analysis of selected readings. Prerequisite(s): Latin 202 or permission of department. General Education Requirement: (FSLT) Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: A course in literary criticism addressing the corpus of Catullus' poetry in all of its surprising variety. We will study key poems in depth, and assess the corpus as a whole, in an effort to come to terms with questions such as "How good is Catullus' poetry ", "When it is good, what makes it good " and "How important is Catullus as a poet " Readings in current Catullan criticism and 20th century English poetry will help our discussions. In addition to improving as readers of Latin, students will learn analytical and critical methods that will be of use in all subsequent Latin courses. Satisfies the Literary Studies (FSLT) requirement. Prerequisite: Latin 202 or permission of department. Simpson, MWF 1:35-2:25.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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