Ovid is among the most notorious and playful Roman poets, a figure who enjoyed literary success at a young age only to be later exiled by the emperor Augustus before finishing his epic poem The Metamorphoses. In this advanced Latin course, students will study Ovid in his cultural and literary context by reading selections from his works such as the Ars Amatoria, Amores, Met., and Fasti. Students will also learn about the metric conventions and stylistic features of Ovid's poetry. Possible course themes may include gender and sexuality, Roman and Greek myth, or Ovid’s Rome.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: LAT 202 (or equivalent) or a 300-level Latin course, or Wellesley's placement questionnaire and permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Not Offered; Spring