Spring 2027

Mediaeval Latin

Introduction to the chronological, geographical, and generic range of post-classical Latin, covering medieval, late antique, Renaissance, and later periods.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Alex Dressler

Summary

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Past student reviews · Nandini Pandey

The class was tough in the moment, as the instructor expressed high expectations for undergraduates to match the graduate student level.

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 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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LATIN 306 or graduate/professional standing

  • take one
LATIN/MEDIEVAL 563

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  • Any of

Professors

Spring 2027

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ALEX DRESSLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

NANDINI PANDEY is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2018, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 180
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 180

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Nandini Pandey

Students described the course as challenging but rewarding, with a professor who pushed them to step up their game.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Nandini Pandey

The class was tough in the moment, as the instructor expressed high expectations for undergraduates to match the graduate student level.

Past student reviews · Nandini Pandey

Although the pressure was significant, the student considered the experience ultimately rewarding.

Topics

  • Chronological, geographical, and generic range of post-classical Latin
  • Medieval, late antique, Renaissance, and later periods

Skills

  • Analyze, interpret, and evaluate ancient classical Latin texts.
  • Demonstrate competence in current scholarly approaches to course readings.

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2023— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Catalog & offerings

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LATIN/MEDIEVAL 563 · Spring 2027

Mediaeval Latin

Recorded 2026-10-14
LATIN/MEDIEVAL 563 · Spring 2027

Mediaeval Latin

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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