Latin Language 420 - Lucretius

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Colgate University

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W. Stull Close reading and analysis of the poet's sole work, the epic poem De Rerum Natura, which presents the philosophy of Epicurus on the nature of the world. Students focus on the philosophical content of the work, on Lucretius's accomplishments in and development of the Roman epic genre, and on the debt later Latin poets owe him. Prerequisites: Latin course at the 300 level or higher, and permission of instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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