Good knowledge of Latin language and literature; deep knowledge of Roman elegy (with particular regard to Tibullus).
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Latin.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons.
Type of Assessment
Oral exam.
Course program
Title:
The elegies of Tibullus.
The history of Roman elegy will be studied. Poems by Tibullus will be read in original language. Metrical reading of Tibullus' elegies is required. Students will also autonomously read 12 selected Lives of Cornelius Nepos. Study of the outlines of literary history, with particular regard to major authors, is moreover requested.