An introduction to the genre of Latin love elegy, through study of a selection of texts in the original language, concentrating on the works of the influential elegists Propertius and Ovid.

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

2,500 word essay (30%), 2-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. 

The aims of the course are to:
- familiarize students with important works of the genre of Latin love elegy
- study the work of two authors in depth, with particular attention to diction, style and subject-matter
- consider the contrasting approaches and methods of the different writers of Latin love elegy
- enhance and extend knowledge of Latin grammar, vocabulary and style

By the end of the course students should be able to:
- translate fluently and accurately from the prescribed texts into clear and appropriate English
- make judicious use of dictionaries, commentaries, works of reference, and modern translations
- select and comment intelligently on notable matters of form and content, including metre and style
- offer an informed account of the development of elegy between Catullus and Ovid, and assess its relationship to Greek writing
- identify and analyse the social background presupposed by these writers, and assess the different attitudes to it suggested by their work
- present an argued case on critical issues both orally and in writing, in both coursework and examination essays

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