LAT 232 — Imperial Literature
This course provides an opportunity to refine and expand additional skills in Latin with emphasis on the study of selected books from the Aeneid by Vergil. Emphasis is placed on a critical appreciation of the Aeneid as poetry by demonstrating the ability to translate literally, to analyze and interpret, and to understand dactylic hexameter, scansion and figures of speech in Vergil’s verse. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an increased proficiency in reading and writing Latin and demonstrate an understanding of Imperial religious beliefs, history, institutions and laws. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/ Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/ Fine Arts.
Prerequisites: LAT-231