LATIN 264 - Petronius or Seneca

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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In this course, selections from the Satyricon, read in Latin, highlight Petronius' wit, his depiction of contemporary society, and the Satyricon as an example of ancient prose narrative. Alternatively, selections from Seneca's Moral Epistles portray the Stoic philosopher's ethical concerns in a time of tyranny, and one of his blood-and-thunder tragedies illustrates the spirit of the age of Nero, in which evil becomes a fine art. Prerequisite: LAT 102 or the equivalent. (Offered every three years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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