Course content

We read 60-75 pages of Roman fiction (Seneca, Petronius, Apuleius). In addition, you are expected to read supplementary literature for in-dept-study and/or orientation.

Learning outcome

After you have completed this course, you will:

  • be able to translate the texts from the curriculum into Norwegian (or English)
  • have full command of the central vocabulary in the texts
  • be able to discuss rhetorical, linguistical and stylistical aspects of the texts
  • be able to interpret the texts with an eye to historical, cultural or other aspects

Admission to the course

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

Formal prerequisite knowledge

LAT1001 – Innføring i latin I and LAT1002 – Innføring i latin II or equivalent.
We recommend that you have passed all Latin text courses at the 1000 level before you sign up for text courses at the 2000 level.

Teaching

14 double sessions of seminars. We expect you to prepare for the seminars and participate actively.

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

  • midterm qualification test

Examination

written exam (4 hours).

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

Previous exams

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

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

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

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 25, 2026 3:58:42 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Bachelor
Credits
10
Teaching
The course is offerred on an irregular basis.

The course is last held spring 2020

Examination
Spring .

Examination is last held spring 2020

Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)

Contact

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas