Study of the outlines of the history of Latin literature, from its beginnings to Apuleius. Reading and analysis (both grammatical and stylistic) of Latin texts in the original
Juvenal's Sixth Satire; Persius' First Satire; Gian Biagio Conte, "Letteratura latina"
Learning Objectives
Good knowledge of the Latin language and literature; ability to interpret Latin texts of crucial literary importance
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Latin
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Type of Assessment
Oral exam. Through translation and commentary of the texts included in the syllabus will be tested the language skills and the ability to place texts in their historical and literary context. There will be also questions that test a good knowledge of the history of Latin literature from its beginnings to Apuleius.
Course program
Title:
Juvenal's sixth Satire
Besides Juvenal's sixth Satire dealt with in the lessons, the students are required to read and translate Persius' first Satire. Study of the outlines of the history of Latin literature, from its beginnings to Apuleius, is moreover requested.
