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Latin Authors : Poetry [ LGLOR1481 ]


6.0 crédits ECTS  45.0 h   1 + 2q 

This biannual course is taught on years 2015-2016, 2017-2018, ....

Teacher(s) Deproost Paul ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites

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

Main themes

A study of poetical works of Latin authors.

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.

Aims

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.

Evaluation methods

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)

Teaching methods

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

Content

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.

Bibliography

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

Other information

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Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in Ancient languages and Literatures : Classics
> Preparatory year for Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
> Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Bachelor in Information and Communication
> Bachelor in Philosophy
> Bachelor in Pharmacy
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English
> Bachelor in Economics and Management
> Bachelor in Motor skills : General
> Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
> Bachelor in Political Sciences: General
> Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
> Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Bachelor in Mathematics
> Bachelor in History
> Bachelor in Biomedicine
> Bachelor in religious studies
> Preparatory Year for Master in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Faculty or entity
in charge
> GLOR


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