LAT 203
Fall 2026
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01
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Whose voices could be heard in the politically turbulent first century CE, and what did it mean to write from within the orbit of power? Through letters of Seneca the Younger and Pliny the Younger, this course explores how elite Romans navigated questions of morality and meaning under the Roman Empire. Seneca, who spent years as an advisor to Nero, crafts letters to articulate a philosophy for ethical living. Pliny recounts episodes from his life, including an eyewitness account of the eruption of Vesuvius, and probes the values of his contemporary world. This course will include a review of Latin grammar and syntax while gradually acclimatizing students to the rhythms and stylistic patterns of Latin prose.
This course satisfies the Literature and Performance track & History, Politics and Social Justice track. |
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Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
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