Latin Authors : Prose-Writing [ LGLOR1482 ]

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. Acommentary designed to put the work into context and to highlight the documentary and human values contained therein.

A study of prose works by 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  orally on during the exam (10 points).

The translations prepared by the students will be corrected during the course, and will be commented on as fully as possible. If necessary, the points of grammar will be revised as necessary.

The authors chosen for the course in 2012-2013 are  Tacitus ( the tragedy of Messalina) and Livy (the rape of Lucretia)

After an introduction that puts the author and the text into context, the translation will be explained at a grammatical level, and will be accompanied by a commentary.

The student will also be required to carry out a written work (30 pages) on an extract chosen by the student, including a translation, grammatical explanations, and a commentary on the content and the form. The part "commentary" is to 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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