LAT4302 – Plautus
Course content
We read two comedies by Plautus. In addition, you are expected to read secondary literature for orientation and/or in-depth study.
Learning outcome
Having completed this course:
- you are able to translate and interpret the texts on the reading list
- you master the poetic vocabulary and the metre of the texts
- you are able to discuss text critical problems in the texts
- you can critically review and discuss research on for instance linguistic, literary or historical problems in the texts
- you have experience with peer discussions of texts
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.
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.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Minimum 60 ECTS in Latin.
Teaching
14 double sessions of seminars, provided that more than two students enroll for the course.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
4 hours written examination.
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.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.