THE ROMANS

CLASSICS/POLISCI 834

In depth study of key works of Roman political thought, along with recent and classic scholarship in political theory, history, philosophy, classics, and literature.

LATIN 391

An intensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of Classical Latin, the language of ancient Rome. Complete the equivalent ofLATIN 103104 in a single semester. Gain skills in preparation for reading Latin authors in the original. While focus is primarily on written grammar and translation, also touches on aspects of Roman culture, history and literature.

LATIN 520

Plautus, Terence, Seneca, fragmentary remains of Republican drama, and classical and post-classical receptions. Includes discussion of genre, performance, and sociohistorical context

LATIN 306

Close literary analysis of the structure, style, and language of several Roman poets and prose writers. A critical rather than a purely historical approach to these authors.

LATIN 524

One or a combination of : Petronius, Cena Trimalchionis, Satyricon; Apuleius, Cupid and Psyche, Metamorphoses; other Roman novels.