LATIN362S

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Latin Panegyric: Praise and Blame in Latin Letters and Life

Classical Studies Dept. A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

LATIN

Catalog Number

362S

Title

Latin Panegyric: Praise and Blame in Latin Letters and Life

Course Description

Readings in the peculiarly Roman tradition of praise for public figures, which often includes censure of others. Authors and works might include Cicero, Pliny the Younger, and the XII Panegyrici Latini, and readings will be in both prose and poetry. Attention will be paid to genre and to the widely varied historical contexts of our readings.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Seminar

General Education Curriculum Codes

(CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, (EI) Ethical Inquiry, (FL) Foreign Language, (ALP) Arts, Lit & Performance, (CZ) Civilizations