Petronius

3 units

In this course we will read what remains of Petronius' Satyricon (or Satyrica), an exuberantly comic novel probably dating to the Neronian period. We will have several goals: 1. To read and try to understand Petronius' text in its literary and cultural context. 2. To improve our ability to read Latin with ease, nuance, and pleasure. 3. To work collaboratively toward writing a group-authored academic paper. PREREQ: GRADUATE STANDING IN CLASSICS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.