Latin Philosophical Writers
Study of Cicero's philosophical works, Seneca, or Latin patristic writers.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.65 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze ancient classical Latin texts.
Interpret ancient classical Latin texts.
Evaluate ancient classical Latin texts.
Explain and assess the position of the course topic in relation to the classical and near eastern tradition.
Demonstrate competence in current scholarly approaches to course readings.
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
Course mapLATIN 302 or graduate/professional standing
- LATIN 302
- graduate/professional standing
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- Any of
- LATIN 302
- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.65 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
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Topics
- Cicero's philosophical works
- Seneca
- Latin patristic writers
- Classical and near eastern tradition
Skills
- Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating ancient classical Latin texts.
- Explaining and assessing topics in relation to the classical and near eastern tradition.
- Applying current scholarly approaches to course readings.
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