Neronian and Flavian Epic (U03341)

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

This course introduces students to important texts in Roman poetry of the first century AD. It involves the reading of a selection of passages from the extant epics of the Neronian and Flavian eras: Lucan's "Bellum Civile", Valerius Flaccus' "Argonautica", Silius Italicus' "Punica", and Statius' "Thebaid" and "Achilleid". It uses H. M. Currie's Silver Latin Epic (Bristol Classical Press) as a textbook.

Entry Requirements

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

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Neronian and Flavian Epic (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	14:00	15:00	Room G13, Adam Ferguson Building	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	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will:-
- have developed a familiarity with Neronian and Flavian Epic poetry;
- have some knowledge of its themes;
- have a good knowledge of its language and style.

Transferable skills:-
- written communication skills,
- analytical skills,
- ability to deal independently with a complex body of information,
- ability to produce a concise summary.