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This course explores historiography as a genre at Rome with detailed study of two representative texts

Two hours per week. This is one of the honours options in Latin and may not run every year. The options that are running this session are available on mycampus

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Latin or otherwise at the discretion of the Head of Department.

One 2,500 word essay 30%, two-hour examination 70%

Reassessments are normally available for all courses, except those which contribute to the Honours classification. For non Honours courses, students are offered reassessment in all or any of the components of assessment if the satisfactory (threshold) grade for the overall course is not achieved at the first attempt. This is normally grade D3 for undergraduate students and grade C3 for postgraduate students. Exceptionally it may not be possible to offer reassessment of some coursework items, in which case the mark achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade. Any such exceptions for this course are described below. 

1) to familarise students with important works of oratory from the classical period of Rome; 2) to foster detailed study of these works, with particular attention to style, argument and subject matter; 3) to impart an appreciation of oratorical aims and methods; 4) to enhance knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary and rhetorical style

By the end of the course you should be able to: 1) translate fluently and accurately from the prescribed texts into clear and appropriate English; 2) make judicious use of dictionaries, commentaries, works of reference and modern translations; 3) select and comment intelligently on notable matters of form and content, including metre and style; 4) understand the legal and/or political backgrounds to the set texts and appreciate oratorical arguments and strategies; 5) to present an argued case on critical issues both orally and in writing and demonstrate such essay skills as the department has stipulated in the Honours handbook

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.