LATIN 223 - Medieval Latin

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

At the end of the Roman Empire, as "classical" Latin grew more formal and artificial, "vulgar" Latin-the language of the "common people" and the parent of the Romance languages-emerged as a sophisticated literary instrument. Throughout the Middle Ages, an enormous literature was produced in this living Latin: works sacred and profane, serious and flippant. In this course, students read selections, in the original Latin, from works in theology, history, biography, fiction, and poetry. Attention is given to the differences between Medieval and "classical" Latin, but the course emphasizes the creativity of the medieval authors as artists in a living language. Prerequisite: LAT 102 or the equ ivalent. (Offered every thre

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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