2017-2018 University Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LATN 340 - Roman Oratory


This course examines the role and development of public speaking in the Roman republic. Readings in Latin will include early rhetorical fragments (from Cato the Elder and others) and one major oration of Cicero. Several Ciceronian speeches will also be read in English translation. Equal amounts of attention will be given to analysis of style, scrutiny of argument, and study of historical context.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: LATN 201  or higher
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts CORE: None


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