LAT2404 – Late Antique and Medieval Latin Texts
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
We read 60-75 pages* of prose and poetry from ca. 400-1400 AD. Different genres are represented, for example Christian hymns, epic poetry, historiography, biography and letters. In addition, you will be expected to read supplementary literature for in-dept-study and/or orientation.
* 1 page = 1 page in Teubner / Oxford Classical Texts.
Learning outcome
After this course, you will be able to:
- translate the course texts from Latin to Norwegian or English
- have full command of the central vocabulary of the texts
- discuss linguistic and stylistic aspects of the texts
- explain the development from classical metric poetry to rhythmic poetry
- present Christianity's contribution to the development of language, style and content in Latin texts from the period 400-1400 AD
- discuss the use of classical genres (e.g. epic poetry, historiography, biography, letters) during the late-antique and medieval period
- discuss how new genres (e.g. hymns, sermons) emerged/developed during the period
Admission
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.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
LAT1001 – Innføring i latin I and LAT1002 – Innføring i latin II or equivalent
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of grammar equivalent to LAT1105 – Latinsk grammatikk I. We strongly recommend that you take 40 ECTS in Latin at the basic level before moving on to a more advanced level.
Teaching
Autumn 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the teaching will be digital on this course.
10 double sessions of seminars throughout the semester common with LAT4303 – Late Antique and Medieval Latin Prose and Poetry.
In order for you to be allowed to submit the final essay, the following compulsory tuition activity must be approved by the teacher:
- draft of the semester essay. The draft must be submitted in Canvas.
Approval of the draft is valid only for the current semester.
Examination
Semester essay on a topic given by the teacher (8-10 pages, à 2300 characters, excl. bibliography).
In order for you to be allowed to submit the final essay, the compulsory tuition activity must be approved by the teacher.
Submit assignments in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit assignments in Inspera.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
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.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.