Advanced Latin is for students who want to read authors of Latin literature in the original language. Fall semester will focus on reading Ovid’s poetry and learning how Latin poetry works. Spring semester will be a look at Roman oratory with Cicero’s First Catilinarian Oration.
Class goals:
• Learning about the politics of the Roman republic (Cicero)
• Introduction to Roman oratory and rhetorical devices (Cicero)
Prerequisite concepts:
• Two years of high-school Latin
Technical requirements:
• Web browser and high-speed internet connection
• Ability to scan and e-mail documents
• Ability to generate PDF documents
• Microphone or webcam
• Free Skype account
Times and costs:
• 2 to 2:50 pm, Central time, Tuesday and Thursday
• $700 for full year or $400 per semester, does not include text
• 2 student minimum
Call 815.814.4712 with questions.
