LAT 301
Cicero and Catullus
( MWF 10-11 @ 1437 MH)
Donka D. Markus, Ph.D.

Dept. of Classical Studies

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OFFICE HOURS:
W 11-12; TTh 2-3
or by appointment
2143 Angell Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
tel. 734 615 3534(office)
markusdd@umich. edu

The goal of this course is to read ca 1500 lines from the works of Cicero and Catullus with competence and appreciation, to increase mastery of Latin morphology, syntax and vocabulary, to master advanced structures and reading skills, to develop sensitivity to word-order, meter and style and to gain insights into the influences of Greek culture on Rome.

Class- sessions will consist of pre-reading, close reading, sight-reading, speed-reading, analysis and discussion of passages with due attention to the cultural and historical context. Your ability to engage with the texts independently will be enhanced through two commentary projects, individual consultations, group discussions and reports. You will also become acquainted with the major reference tools and resources for the study of Latin available in print and electronic format.

Work-load and grading
WWW Reference shelf 

Required texts:
available at Ulrich's book-store

  • Cicero's First Catilinarian Oration by Karl Frerichs (Bolchazy-Carducci)
  • Cicero, Pro Archia Poeta Oratio by Steven Cerutti (Bolchazy-Carducci)
  • Love and Betrayal: A Catullus Reader by Arnold Lawall (Prentice Hall)
  • Latin Grammar by Allen and Greenough (Focus)

For up-to date information on the weekly schedule of readings, on assignments and additional resources, see the CTOOLS web-page for the course.

WORK-LOAD AND GRADING
The grading in this course is by a system of earning points.
 Item  Points
 1. Attendance, in-class practice and quizzes  250
 2. Notes, review tasks, home-work and reports  200
 3. Vocabulary and morphology skills  50
4. Cicero project (Nov 4) Catullus Project (Dec 9)  100
5. Exam 1 (Oct. 14)  150
6. Exam 2 (Nov 11)  150
7. Final Exam (Dec 14)  200
 Total:  1000

GRADING SCALE

970-1000 A+ 870 - 899 B+ 780 -809 C+ 690 - 719 D+
930-969 A 840 - 869 B 750 - 779 C 660 - 689 D
900 -929 A - 810 - 839 B- 720 - 749 C- (pass) 630 - 659 D-

 

WWW-Reference shelf

Grammars and Dictionaries

WEB REFERENCE SHELF FOR CICERO

WEB REFERENCE SHELF FOR CATULLUS

 

 WEB REFERENCE SHELF FOR OVID