| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4:00pm-5:15pm | TuTh | Candler Library 222A | Perkell, Christine Godfrey. | HAPW. | 4 | 3628 | TBA. |
Reading of Vergil's Aeneid and Dante's Divine Comedy in English translation. We will focus on the Aeneid as (pagan) tragedy, "corrected" by Dante's Christian comedy, and most particularly on the relationship of Dante's (mis)representation of "Virgil" (his guide through Inferno and most of Purgatorio) to this theme. Readings will be supplemented by selected critical essays. Opportunity will be given for some reading in Latin or Italian for any students who wish to do so.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- The Aeneid of Virgil.
- The Divine Comedy of Dante (3 vols. Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso).
- Virgil: The Aeneid.
- Dante: The Divine Comedy.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Thoughtful preparation for and participation in class, three 7- page papers--with necessity of revision. Oral presentations on secondary readings. Some weekly one-page writing assignments as necessary (ungraded, for your benefit only). |
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