Classes will include reading and commenting on Latin texts in original
language, also in connection with the Greek literary tradition, and
focusing on literary issues and aspect of the history of culture.
Selected interpretive issues and problems of textual criticism will also
be considered, in a philological perspective.
Catullus carmina 61; 62
Seneca Medea vv. 1-115
Statius Sylvae I 2
Apuleius Metamorphoses La favola di Amore e Psiche
Learning Objectives
Good knowledge of Latin in first degree; good understanding of critical literary and philological language
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Latin in first degree; good understanding of critical literary and philological language
Teaching Methods
Lectures, seminars, tutorials
Further information
no
Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Programm
The Epithalamium at Rome: readings from Catullus, Seneca and Statius
Texts to translate and study for the examination:
Catullus carmina 61; 62
Seneca Medea vv. 1-115
Stazio Sylvae I 2
Apuleio Metamorfosi La favola di Amore e Psiche
Latin literature: Catullus, Seneca, Statius, Apuleius (further critical readings will be recommended during the lessons