Kirk Ormand	LATN 202: Cicero and Cicero
King 105c; x8394
Office Hours: T 9-10; W 11-12; Th 12:15-1:30	Spring, 2006

Purpose: This course will introduce you the Latin prose of Cicero, the foremost orator of the Roman Republic. We will read large chunks of one of his speeches (the pro Caelio, delivered in 56 BCE), as well as several of his letters. Along the way, we will read a few poems of Catullus, who was contemporary with Cicero and who appears to have had an affair with Clodia, the subject of much of the invective in the pro Caelio. We will also be learning about politics and social practice during this period. There will be a review of some of the sticky points of Latin grammar.

Grading: Your grade will be based on three exams (20% each), one project (to be explained) (10%) and one final paper (20%). Attendance and preparation will also count for 10% of your grade.

Late Papers: Unless arrangements are made before a paper is due, late papers will be graded down 2/3 of a letter grade for each day late (i.e., and A becomes a B+ after one day). 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. Please note: I have become increasingly unenchanted with the idea that spring break should last longer than one week. Your travel plans are not considered an excuse for missing class the day before or after break.

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 listed

Feb. 6	Introduction to Cicero and the Late Republic; Syllabus; expectations
8	Reading from Cary & Scullard (handout): The Republican Constitution, the Fall of the Republic Latin: Pro Caelio I.1
10	Reading from Lily Ross Taylor, "The Criminal Courts and the Rise of a New Man" (handout) Latin: I.2.
13	Reading from Austin's appendices (Handout) Latin: II.3-III.6 line 9
15	III.6 line 10-IV.9
17	IV.10-IV.12
20	IV.12-VI.14. Grammar review: Sequence of tenses
22	Read VII.15-VIII.18 in English. VIII.19-IX.22
24	Read X.23-XI.26 in English XI.27-XII.30
27	XIII.30-XIII.32 Grammar Review: Purpose and Result clauses
March 1	XIV.33-XV.35
3	Translation exam 1
6	XV.36-XVI.38
8	Read XVII.39-XIX.47 in English A wee bit o' fun with Catullus (handout): 58, 69, 77, 79, 100
10	XX.47-XX.50
13	XXI.51-XXI.53 More Catullus (handout) 8, 11
15	XXII.53-XXII.55
17	XXIII.56-XXIV.58
20	XXIV.59-XXV.62
22	XXVI.62-XXVII.64
24	Catch-up Grammar Review: Simple and Contrary-to-Fact conditions
March 25-April 2 Spring Break
April 3	More Catullus: 70, 72, 83, 50
5	XXVII.65-XXVIII.67
7	XXIX.68-XXX.71
10	Ciceronian sentence project (TBA)
12	XXX.72-73 Grammar Review: General conditions
14	XXXI.74-77
17	XXXII.77-80 Catullus 49
19	Article: Andrew Riggsby on Cicero and vis
21	Translation exam #2
24	Introduction to the letters of Cicero; Luschnig letter 1 (ad Atticum1.2)
26	Letter 2 (ad Atticum 1.5)
28	Letter 3.1-3 (ad Atticum 1.13)
May 1	Letter 3.4-6 (ad Atticum 1.13)
3	Letter 6 (ad Familiares 14.2)
5	Letters 7-9 (ad Familiares 14.14, 14.21, 14.8)
8	Letter 12 (ad Familiares 16.5)
10	Letter 13 (ad Familiares 12.4)
12	Translation exam #3
Thursday, May 18^th, 11:00 am		Final project due