An introduction to Virgil's Aeneid. 

Course aims:

• To learn to read Latin poetry with understanding and enjoyment.  
• By concentrating on morphology, syntax, and vocabulary, to improve the reading knowledge of Latin acquired in previous classes.
• To cultivate an ability to translate the Latin of Virgil's Aeneid at sight as well as after preparation.
• To learn to scan dactylic hexameter verse, the meter of the Aeneid as well as of much other Latin poetry, and appreciating how meter affects our response to what we read.
• To discuss how to interpret Virgil's Aeneid and some problems of interpretation that have long exercised readers.

Readings:

In Latin,1000-1100 lines from among Aeneid Books 1, 4 or 6, 7, and 8.

Requirements: 

The bulk of the course grade will be based on translation of passages from the Aeneid in three midterm exams.  In addition to prepared passages, each exam will include a short unseen passage for translation.
20% will be based on quizzes and assignments addressing translation of the Aeneid and review of grammar.
10% will be based on 3 exercises and a quiz on scansion of dactylic hexameter. 

No final exam.