LATN 202 - Cicero in Speech and Letters

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD

Introduction to the prose of Rome’s premier oratorical stylist, Cicero. We will read sections of Cicero’s defense of Caelius, before turning to a selection of his collected letters. Emphasis on reading Latin prose, with a review of advanced grammar. We will also study the historical background of the late Republic, and will read a few poems of Catullus in the context of the Pro Caelio. Enrollment Limit: 25.
Instructor: T. Van Nortwick
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LATN 201 or equivalent.