Course content

The course offers in-depth knowledge of Vergil`s authorship, with particular focus on the Aeneid. We will primarily read books from the second half of the epic work. You will become familiar with Vergil`s language and style through intensive reading of three books in Latin. You will get an overview of the entire work by extensive reading of the books you have not read before (possibly in translation to a modern language). We will also read relevant parts of Homer in translation. The course offers understanding primarily of the original texts, but through the reading of supplementary literature you will gain knowledge of literary and historical aspects as well.

Learning outcome

When you have leted this course, you will be able to:

  • make an account of the work`s content and structure.
  • translate course texts from Latin to Norwegian (English).
  • discuss text passages with regard to linguistic, stylistic, literary and/or historical aspects.

Admission to the course

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.

You must be admitted to Classical Studies (master`s two years) to sign up for this course. 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.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Specialization (80 ECTS credits) in Latin.

Teaching

10 double hours of seminar instruction.

Seminars require that students participate actively. We expect you to prepare for the seminars.

To be able to take the exam you must have completed successfully the following compulsory activity:

  • Draft of the semester essay

Examination

Term paper (8-10 pages à 2300 characters, bibliography not included).

When you work on the term paper, you are entitled to be supervised individually by the instructor. The obligatory draft of the term paper, which provides the basis for supervision, must satisfy certain minimum requirements to be approved. Information on supervision and submission of the draft will be provided by the instructor in the course of the semester.

In order for you to sit for the examination, all compulsory activities must be approved.

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.

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 11:40:23 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Spring

The course is last held spring 2021

Examination
Spring .

Examination is last held spring 2021

Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)

Contact

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas