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Odi
et amo. I hate and I love. These are
the stark and immortal opening words of Gaius Valerius Catullus,
poem 85.
The poem is short , comprising a total of two verses in all;
but its impact on Latin poetry is enormous.
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sentiments of love and hate seem directed toward "Lesbia,"
Catullus' mistress, but by themselves establish an emotional
dichotomy for later poets — a framework surrounding
almost all subsequent erotic discourse in Rome. In this course we will survey
of the poetry of Catullus, cleaving closely to the lines of
love and hate.
We will read his verses in their social
context (in which issues such as gender and sexuality meet
congeniality and erudition), and address the challenges in
translating Catullus for 21st century audiences; we will also
explore the dynamics of Latin poetry at work in Catullan verse,
from metrics to modelling (both Catullus' models and Catullus
as a model for other poets).
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of CL 310 will
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explore the genres of Roman elegy and lyric;
-- read Catullus in his cultural and literary context; and
-- engage advanced Latin syntax and vocabulary.
Furthermore,
students will develop critical reading and thinking skills
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Professor
Dan Curley |
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210
Ladd Hall |
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MWF 10:00 - 11:00 a.m, and by appointment. |
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518.580.5463 |
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dcurley@skidmore.edu |
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following books are available in the Skidmore Shop:
Required:
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Thomson, D. F. S. (ed.) Catullus. Toronto, 1997.
-- Mahoney, Anne (ed.) Allen and Greenough's
New Latin Grammar. Focus, 2001.
-- Wiseman, T. P. Catullus and his World. Cambridge, 1985.
Recommended:
-- Dettmer, H. and L. Osburn. A Catullus Workbook. Bolchazy-Carducci,
2006.
-- Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary. Oxford, 2005.
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Class
participation (20%)
Class
participation involves more than just attendance.
Students must also keep up with the readings
and participate actively during all sessions. Students
are also expected to come to class on time and to maintain
an environment that promotes the exchange of ideas.
Opera (20%)
Every class will have one or two written assignments (an opus or opera) due apart from our regular primary and secondary readings. These opera will generally be one of three kinds: scansion and meter; student-led discussions of secondary sources; and student-led reports on Roman history and culture.
List
of assignments available here.
Quizzes
(25%)
Four take-home quizzes wil be administered, one at the end of every reading unit. Each quiz will assess students' comprehension of Catullan grammar, syntax, and themes.
Quizzes available here.
Semester
project (35%)
In
the semester project for CL 310 students will adopt a Catullan poem and examine it from several perspectives: translation and grammar, its status in the secondary literature, and its place in the Catullan corpus. Though there will be small assignments along the way, the final outcome of
the project is a 15-20 page research paper.
The
project is due Thursday, December 18, by noon (the
end of our scheduled final examination period). Preliminary
work on the project is due at regular intervals throughout
the term, often on Friday afternoons.
Guidelines,
requirements, and schedule here.
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