The Augustan Age | Latin | Amherst College

Spring 2022

Latin Literature in the Augustan Age

Listed in: Classics, as LATI-316

Formerly listed as: LATI-16

Faculty

Description

An introduction to the literature and culture of Augustan Rome through a close reading of selections from Vergil, Horace and the Roman love elegy. Three class hours per week.

Requisite: LATI 202, 215 or equivalent. Spring semester. Professor Zanker.

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Translation Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Price
9781585102273	Aeneid 3 (The Focus Vergil Aeneid Commentaries) (Latin and English Edition)	Focus	Vergil; Perkell - Christine [Editor]; Ganiban - Randall T. [Editor];		From $14.39-$34.89
9781984854124	The Aeneid	Modern Library	Vergil - Virgil		From $10.00-$21.99

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022

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Spring 2022

Latin Literature in the Augustan Age

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