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- Apul., Met. 1, 1; 2, 5-6; 3, 21-22; 3, 24-25; 11, 3 (incipit); 11, 5-6; 11, 12-13; 11, 30. - Verg. Aen. 1, 1-11; 10, 6-10; 10, 55-66; 10, 74-95; 12, 175-194; 12, 818-837; 12, 938-952. In addition to reading and translating these texts, students must gain a general knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D.

Knowledge of the Latin language is a requirement for this course. Students who have not previously studied Latin are encouraged to attend the course “Introduzione al latino universitario”.

1) For the Latin texts of Virgilius and Apuleius, the instructors will provide a reader including texts, translations and notes. 2) In addition to these texts, students must gain ageneral knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D., provided by a good high school textbook (e.g. G.B. Conte, "Letteratura latina", Firenze, Le Monnier, available in different editions). 3) Students are required to use a good Latin grammar textbook. Those who are new to the study of the Latin language might use M. Fucecchi, L. Graverini, "La lingua latina, Fondamenti di morfologia e sintassi", 2nd edition, Le Monnier 2016.

Lessons will be in presence. Given the nature of the course, attendance is key to attaining its learning objectives. Students who cannot attend are asked to contact the instructors.

Oral exam. The student will be asked to read, translate and analyze some passages from the Latin texts listed above. The exam will assess his/her linguistic and text analysis skills. He/she will also be expected to answer questions about the main features of Latin literature, as well as to make connections between authors, literary genres and the different forms of written production in the ancient Roman world.

Further readings (suggested, not required): - Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023 (ISBN 9788829020676) - Luca Graverini, "Come si deve leggere un romanzo: narratori, personaggi e lettori nelle Metamorfosi di Apuleio", in "Collected Studies on the Roman Novel / Ensayos sobre la novela romana", ed. by M. Carmignani, L. Graverini, B. Todd Lee, Editorial Brujas: Córdoba 2013, pp.119-139 (ISBN 9789875913899)

The course mainly involves face-to-face lessons. We shall read, analyze and comment the Latin texts listed in the syllabus. We shall also study the Latin prosody and the metric of the hexameter, as well as the dialogue between the Latin literature and the Western culture.

- Apul., Met. 1, 1; 2, 5-6; 3, 21-22; 3, 24-25; 11, 3 (incipit); 11, 5-6; 11, 12-13; 11, 30. - Verg. Aen. 1, 1-11; 10, 6-10; 10, 55-66; 10, 74-95; 12, 175-194; 12, 818-837; 12, 938-952. In addition to reading and translating these texts, students must gain a general knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D.

Knowledge of the Latin language is a requirement for this course. Students who have not previously studied Latin are encouraged to attend the course “Introduzione al latino universitario”.

1) For the Latin texts of Virgilius and Apuleius, the instructors will provide a reader including texts, translations and notes. 2) In addition to these texts, students must gain ageneral knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D., provided by a good high school textbook (e.g. G.B. Conte, "Letteratura latina", Firenze, Le Monnier, available in different editions). 3) Students are required to use a good Latin grammar textbook. Those who are new to the study of the Latin language might use M. Fucecchi, L. Graverini, "La lingua latina, Fondamenti di morfologia e sintassi", 2nd edition, Le Monnier 2016.

Lessons will be in presence. Given the nature of the course, attendance is key to attaining its learning objectives. Students who cannot attend are asked to contact the instructors.

Oral exam. The student will be asked to read, translate and analyze some passages from the Latin texts listed above. The exam will assess his/her linguistic and text analysis skills. He/she will also be expected to answer questions about the main features of Latin literature, as well as to make connections between authors, literary genres and the different forms of written production in the ancient Roman world.

Further readings (suggested, not required): - Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023 - Luca Graverini, "Come si deve leggere un romanzo: narratori, personaggi e lettori nelle Metamorfosi di Apuleio", in "Collected Studies on the Roman Novel / Ensayos sobre la novela romana", ed. by M. Carmignani, L. Graverini, B. Todd Lee, Brujas: Córdoba 2013, pp.119-139.

The course mainly involves face-to-face lessons. We shall read, analyze and comment the Latin texts listed in the syllabus. We shall also study the Latin prosody and the metric of the hexameter, as well as the dialogue between the Latin literature and the Western culture.