Cicero the Advocate (U03320)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-3-CICERO

The course will provide an introduction to Roman forensic oratory through an in-depth study of a selection of Cicero's defence speeches, to be read partly in Latin and partly in English translation. The course will set the various trials in their historical context, consider whether the defendants are likely to have been guilty, and examine how Cicero rises to the challenge of speaking in his clients' defence. Particular attention will be paid to matters of rhetoric and style.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A Pass in Latin 2A and Latin 2B, or equivalent experience at the discretion of the course organiser.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Latin, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	11:00	13:00	Room 13.07, David Hume Tower	Central	Enrolment on this course is pre-seeded. Any DoS who wants to sign up a student should consult a Classics secretary.

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate in tutorial discussion, in coursework and in the written degree examination:
• that they have a sound understanding of Roman politics and law, of Roman oratory, and of the art of persuasion;
• and that they have acquired an awareness and appreciation of a selection of Cicero’s forensic speeches studied in Latin and in English translation.

In addition, they should be able to:
• gather material independently on a given topic and organise it into a coherent set of data;
• compare differing sets of data and draw conclusions from them;
• evaluate different approaches to and explanations of material, and make critical choices between them;
• express ideas and arguments clearly;
• and organise their own learning, manage their workload and work to a timetable.

They should also have improved their linguistic abilities in general, their analytical skills, and their literary appreciation.