LATIN 214
READINGS IN LATIN POETRY
Spring 2007



 
 

Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico (1727-1804), Venetian. The Procession of the Trojan Horse, 1773, Oil on Canvas. National Gallery, London.

 
 
Instructor:  Professor Annette Giesecke
Office: 111 Jastak-Burgess Hall
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Texts:
  • A serviceable dictionary. The New College Latin and English Dictionary. John C. Traupman. Bantam Books. has been ordered and is available at the Bookstore, but you may certainly use another lexicon. If you're unsure about your dictionary, please ask. [Lewis & Short's Dictionary is available online here (Perseus Project).]
  • A grammar (OPTIONAL). You can access Allen & Greenough's New Latin Grammar online here (Perseus Project). If you want to buy a grammar, I'd recommend Bennett's. (Links to book: Amazon, Fatbrain.)
Aims: The principal objective of the course is the development of your reading skills. We will work to improve your knowledge of Latin syntax and to expand your vocabulary base. 
Attendance: 
Assignments:
  • Your primary responsibility is completion of the reading assignments. You will receive a letter grade each time that you are called upon to translate; this grade will primarily be based upon the effort that you have put into your work.
  • Vocabulary lists. When you encounter words that you do not know, write them in your notebook or on note cards. 
  • A brief presentation -- 8-10 minutes, roughly 4 double-spaced pages -- on some aspect of Roman society. We'll begin these on 2/26; please see me for topic suggestions and scheduling (one maximum per class).
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Grading: Your final course grade will be calculated as follows:
  • Class participation: 25%
  • Quizzes: 15%
  • Presentation: 10%
  • Midterm Examination: 20% 
  • Final Examination: 30% 
Schedule of Classes
 
March 8: Virgil, Aeneid II 1-39
13: Quiz on Catullus 64; Virgil 40-75
15: Virgil 199-249
20: Midterm Test (you will have a selection of passages to translate and will be allowed one 3x5 notecard, both sides, with any inforrmation you like as an aid) 
22: Virgil 268-317
SPRING BREAK
April 3: Virgil 324-335, 469-500
5: Virgil 501-539
10: Quiz; Virgil 540-580
12: Virgil 581-620
17: Virgil 621-655
19: Virgil 670-711
24: Virgil 730-772
26: Virgil 773-804
May 1: Quiz; Ovid: Daedalus
3: Daedalus
8: Orpheus
10: Orpheus
15: Midas

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