LAT4313 ¨C The Cultural History of Latin

Course content

Who used Latin and why? This course explores the cultural history of the Latin language. For a very long time, Latin was the common language of Europe, used in international relations, in schools, and in the Christian church. Scientific and scholarly work was commonly written in Latin; the language was also used in poetry and satire. We explore the various ways Latin was used, as well as the cultural significance it held. In addition to reading secondary literature on the cultural history of Latin, students will also read a selection of Latin texts of different types, from antiquity to the present day.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• independently read and translate the assigned Latin texts into Norwegian and/or English and interpret them.

• discuss the cultural-historical development of the Latin language from antiquity to the present day.

• discuss various uses of the Latin language and analyse examples from different time periods.

• analyse current scholarship in a critical and informed manner.

• engage in discussions on key debates within the research field.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester?register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for?in Studentweb.

To be admitted to this course, you must be enrolled in Classical Studies (master's two years). Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Specialization (80 ECTS credits) in Latin at the Bachelor's level.

Teaching

14 two-hours seminars.

We expect you to prepare for the seminars and to participate actively.

NB: If no more than two students sign up for the course, the teaching may be given as guided reading.?

In order for you to be allowed to sit for the final examination,?the following compulsory tuition activity must be approved by the teacher:

• Qualifying midterm test

Approved tuition activity is valid also for the next two semesters in which the course is offered.

Examination

Written examination (4 hours).

Written examinations are carried out in the digital examination system Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the digital examination arrangements in Inspera before your written exam.?Read more about digital school exams.

In order for you to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.

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.

More about examinations at UiO

• Use of sources and citations
• Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
• Withdrawal from an exam
• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Explanation of grades and appeals
• Resitting an exam
• Cheating/attempted cheating

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.