Ancient Virtue

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this advanced Latin language class students will read accounts of virtuous behavior related by ancient Romans. What virtues and vices did the Romans extol or criticize? How did they fashion fables or stories to educate and entertain their audiences? In order to review and master the harder elements of Latin syntax, in addition to carefully reading Latin texts students will submit regular composition exercises. We will read selections from poets and prose writers such as Cornelius Nepos, Valerius Maximus, Phaedrus, Aulus Gellius, Macrobius, Livy, Pliny or Horace. Pre-requisite: CLLA 20003 or equivalent.