Latin Authors : Prose-Writing

lglor1482  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Latin Authors : Prose-Writing
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Deproost Paul;
Language
French
Prerequisites
LGLOR 1142 and LGLOR 1143 or a course deemed equivalent by the lecturer.

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
A study of prose works by 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. Acommentary designed to put the work into context and to highlight the documentary and human values contained therein.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 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.
 
Content
The authors chosen for the course in 2016-2017 are Livius (The end of Servius Tullius) and Tacitus (The tragedy of Messalina).
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

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.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Written exam in January on the texts seen during the Q1 course (60%). Written exam in June on the texts seen during the Q2 course (40%).
The global note is an average from the 2 partial notes.
For the 2d session, there is an oral exam on the texts of the whole year.
Other information
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Online resources
via the Moodle site of the course
Bibliography
Voir le site du cours sous la rubrique "Ressources en ligne"
Teaching materials
  • Voir le site du cours sous la rubrique "Ressources en ligne"
Faculty or entity
GLOR


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics

Minor in Medieval Studies

Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome

Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology