Kirk Ormand	LATN 202: Catullus and Cicero
King 105c; x8394
Office Hours:	Spring, 2004

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 dayπs 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 fail the course, and 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.

Syllabus

All readings are inclusive of the last section/ poem listed

Feb. 9	Intro to Catullus and the Late Republic; Syllabus; expectations
11	1, 2, 95
13	3, 5, 6
16	7, 8, 9; grammar review
18	10, Catullan meters;
20	11, 12
23	13, 16; grammar review
25	17,23
27	29, 32, 33
March 1	Quiz 1
3	39, 42
5	46, 48, 50, 51
8	58a, 60, 70; grammar review
10	71, 72, 75, 76,
12	79, 83, 85, 86, 87
15	Quiz 2
17	92, 96, 99
19	65, 101, 107,
22	77, 49;
24	Catch-up
26	paper #1 due
March 27-April 4, Spring Break
March 5	Begin the Pro Caelio: I.1-I.2; Techniques for reading prose
7	II.3-III.6 line 9
9	VII.17-VIII.18 (all) Note that we skip several sections!
12	VIII.19 (line 8) ≠ IX.22 (all)
14	XI.25-XI.27 (skip a section)
16	XII.28-XII.30;
19	XIII.30-XIII.32
21	Quiz #3
23	XIV.33-XV.35
26	XV.36-XVI.38
28	XVII.39-XVII.42;
30	XVIII.42-XIX.45
May 3	XIX.46-XX.49
5	XX.50-XXI.53;
7	XXIII.58-XV.62 (Skip a section again!)
10	Quiz #4
12	XVI.62-XVII.64
14	XVII.65-XVIII.67
Thursday, May 20, 11:00 am		Take-home final due