Latin Authors : Poetry [ LGLOR1481 ]

It is possible via the server iCampus, to access the dedicated server for classical languages
http://pourri.fltr.ucl.ac.be/itinera/default.htm

The Précis grammatical on-line of 'A.-M. Boxus :
http://bcs.fltr.ucl.ac.be/gramm/001.tabgram.html.

LGLOR 1142 and LGLOR 1143 or a course deemed equivalent by the lecturer.

This course deals with the following themes:

1. Translation of works of Latin authors of the classical period;
2. Explanation of specific grammatical points (morphology and syntax);
3. A first approach to poetry writing and study of metres;
4. A commentary designed to put the work into context and to highlight the documentary and human values contained therein.

A study of poetical works of Latin authors.

At the end of the course the student will be able to analyse grammatically, to translate and comment upon texts of average difficulty. He will be able to explain the context, and to bring out the human values expressed therein, as well as undertaking a personal research as an extension of the course.

The final marks attributed will be based on:

- an oral exam based on the texts seen during the course (10 points)
- the mark given for the written work to be commented on during the exam (10 points)

The translations prepared by the student will be corrected and commented during the course. If necessary specific grammar points will be revised.

The authors selected for 2011-2012 Virgil (Legend of Dido and Aeneas) After an introduction to place the work and its author in their context, there will be a commentary on the text and its grammar.

The student will be required to present a written piece of work ( 30 pages) on a part of the text  selected by the student,  to include a translation, a commentary both on the content and the form.  The part 'commentary' will be presented before  the Easter recess. There will also be précis of either two articles or a book selected  from the course bibliography (five pages maximum)

A bibliography is available via the on-line server iCampus

Reference works :
- F. Gaffiot, Dictionnaire illustré Latin-Francais Paris 2000 (many re-editions)
- A. Cart, P. Grimal e.a., Grammaire latine, Paris, Nathan, 2007.
- A.-M. Boxus, M. Lavency, Clauis. Grammaire latine pour la lecture des auteurs, Bruxelles, 3e éd., 1999

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