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