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Kirk Ormand |
LATN 202:
Cicero and Catullus |
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King 105c; x8394 |
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Office Hours: |
Spring, 2003 |
Purpose: This course will introduce you the
Latin prose of Cicero and the poetry of Catullus, contemporary writers living
in the height of the Roman Republic. As we go along, we will also be learning about politics and
social practice during this period, and especially the role of women in the
Republic. There will also be a
review of some of the sticky points of Latin grammar.
Grading: Your grade will be based on four
quizzes and two short papers, each of which will carry equal weight. Attendance and preparation will also
count for 10% of your grade. There
is no final.
Late Papers: Unless
arrangements are made before a paper is due, late papers will be graded down
1/3 letter grade for each day late. Of course, in the case of a legitimate
medical excuse, family emergency, etc., the above does not apply. Simply speak to me as soon as possible,
and we will make arrangements.
Attendance: For the duration of this semester and
for the purposes of this class, we are a community of scholars. Please plan to attend every class
session. Please also come to class fully prepared to translate and discuss that
day’s assignment.
If you miss class, it is
your responsibility (not mine) to find out what you missed. Unexcused absences or repeated
under-preparation will affect your grade.
Academic Honesty: In the unlikely event that a student is
found to have engaged in academic dishonesty (cheating, helping other students
to cheat, plagiarism) he/she will be reported to the Honor Board. If any student is unclear as to what
may be considered plagiarism, cheating, etc., she/he should speak to me about
it.
All readings are inclusive of the last section listed
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Feb. 3 |
Introduction, explanation of the Syllabus, texts, etc. |
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5 |
Begin the Pro Caelio: 1.1-1.2 |
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7 |
2.3-3.6 line 15 |
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10 |
7.17-8.18 (all) Note that we skip several sections! |
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12 |
8.19 line9 – 9.22 (all) |
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14 |
11.25-11.27 (bottom of page); grammar review |
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17 |
11.27-12.30; |
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19 |
13.30-13.32 |
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21 |
Quiz
#1
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24 |
14.32-15.35 |
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26 |
15.36-16.38 |
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28 |
17.39-17.42; Essay on Women in the Republic (Handout) |
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March 3 |
18.42-19.45 |
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5 |
19.46-20.49 |
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7 |
20.50-21.53; grammar review |
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10 |
23.55-24.58 (Skip a section again!) |
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12 |
24.59-25.62 (to line 24) |
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14 |
Quiz
#2
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17 |
26.62-27.64 |
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19 |
27.65-28.67 |
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21 |
Catch-up and review of result-clauses; |
March
24-28, Spring Break
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March 31 |
Intro to Catullus; 1, 2, 95 |
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April 2 |
3, 5, 6 |
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4 |
7, 8, 9 |
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7 |
10, Catullan meters; short paper #1 due |
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9 |
11, 12 |
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11 |
13, 16 |
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14 |
17,23 |
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16 |
29, 32, 33
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18 |
Quiz 3 |
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21 |
39, 42 |
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23 |
46, 48, 51 |
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25 |
58a, 60, 65, 70; |
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28 |
71, 72, 75, 76, |
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30 |
79, 83, 85, 86, 87 |
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May 2 |
Quiz
4
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5 |
92, 96, 99 |
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7 |
101, 107, 109 |
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9 |
77, 49; Wrap-up |
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Tuesday, May 13,
5:00 pm |
Final Project: Short paper #2 due |