Course content

We read lyrical poems by Catullus and Horats (a total of 600-750 verses).

Learning outcome

Having completed this course, you will be able to:

  • translate the syllabus text(s) into Norwegian and interpret them
  • master the central vocabulary of the text(s)
  • Understand the text(s) within a historical and cultural framework
  • explain the poems` verses and read the poems out loud based on this analysis

Admission to the course

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Formal prerequisite knowledge

(Or equivalent education - please contact the student advisor if you need an evaluation of your previous education in Latin)

Overlapping courses

Teaching

  • 7 two hour seminars
  • 5 two hour lessons in metrics

The teaching method requires active participation and we expect you to meet prepared for the seminars. In order for you to be able to present yourself for the exam, you must have completed and had approved the following compulsory tuition activity:

  • qualifying mid-term test

You can find the deadlines for compulsory activities on the semester page under "Exam: Time and place".

Approved compulsory tuition activity is also valid the next two times the course is offered.

Examination

Written examination (4 hours).

School examinations/written examinations are carried out in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the implementation of the digital exam in Inspera. Read more about digital school exams.

Compulsory tuition activity must be approved in order for you to be able to sit for the exam.

Previously given exams

Grading guide

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

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Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 2, 2024 1:21:43 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
5
Teaching
Autumn

The course is last held autumn 2023

Examination
Autumn

Examination is last held autumn 2023

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Norwegian