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LAT1004

Text Course III in Latin: Ancient prose II

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course offers a further study of the different genres of latin prose of antiquity (with particular emphasis on the imperial period). Latin syntax and stilistics are studied in greater depth.

Learning outcome

Students should acquire an understanding of techniques for translating between Latin and Norwegian. They should improve their knowledge of grammar and style and knowledge of different genres in prose from the imperial period.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. In the final exam the student is to translate curriculum texts and answar questions related to the texts.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Ca 30 pages Latin prose, mostly from the imperial period. Different literary genres should be included.

Subject areas

  • Classical Civilization
  • History
  • Latin
  • Language Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Thea Selliaas Thorsen

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.