Latin Literature [ LGLOR1432 ]

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Alternating with LGLOR 1431, this course deals with the following themes:
1. An outline of the literary genres of Latin literature
2. Astudy of the choice of literary themes;
3. A general presentation of the methods of transmission of Latin literature and of its aesthetic specificity.

An introduction to Latin literature.

At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a general view of the Latin literature, within a chronological and historic framework. He will be familiar with the Latin authors whose works are prescribed reading in the course. He will have acquired a method of clarifying, of researching and of presentation of references to ancient sources of Latin literature, including minor works and authors.

In BAC 12, the final mark takes account of:
- an evaluation of the interrogations on the manual of Latin literature (60%)
- an oral exam  based on a discussion of the dossier of the reading summaries (40%).

In BAC 13, the final mark takes account of
-an evaluation of the heuristic dossier (40%)
- an oral exam  based on a discussion of the dossier of the reading summaries (60%).

Le cours magistral présente plusieurs sujets ou chapitres de littérature latine sous la forme de synthèses élaborées par l'enseignant. Il est complété par une étude personnelle de notions d'histoire de la littérature latine à partir d'un manuel, par un programme de lectures à domicile de textes en traduction, par des exercices techniques de recherches de références en bibliothèque, par la présentation orale et écrite d'un dossier de recherches établi par les étudiants sur une question de littérature latine.

The course is organised around chosen literary themes, which are placed in their historical and cultural context.

A selection of works that are representative of Latin literature  will be proposed to the student, who will read them in a French translation and prepare a summary. (The reading notes are to be handed in at the exam).

In BAC 12, the course requires the obligatory study of a manual of the history of Latin literature.
In BAC 13, the student must carry out an heuristic work, that aims to elucidate a reference list of Latin sources.

Obligatory reading :
1. A general work on Latin literature (BAC 12) : J. Gaillard, Approches de la littérature latine, Paris, 1992
2. Aselection of Latin works (A complete list will be distributed at the lectures).

Suggested reading :
H. Zenacker, J.C. Fredouille, Littérature latine, Paris, 1993.

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