Latin 6 (CLAS20026)

This subject is designed for students who commenced the Latin stream with some previous knowledge of Latin (VCE level or equivalent) and have completed both Latin 3 and Latin 4, as well as (preferably) Latin 5. 

The subject will address key elements of Latin drama, including its indebtedness to Greek models, issues relating to performance, and the relationship of texts to contemporary social issues or else philosophical discussion. The subject will examine works within the context of Latin scholarship from the late-antique and mediaeval periods, broadening students’ knowledge of the sheer depth of Latin literary culture and of the mechanics of literary transmission. Students will be able also to develop their knowledge of archaic linguistic forms through their study of either comedy or early dramatic fragments. Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to read works of Latin comedy or drama, identify their stylistic and linguistic features, analyse their central themes and relationship to conventional Roman culture, and research their later reception.