Paper 3: Classical Topics and Paper 4: Literary Essay

Aims and objectives

1. To introduce the linguistic, literary, material and intellectual culture of Roman antiquity.
2. To set the learning of the Latin language in its historical, social and cultural context.
3. To develop the students' skills as readers and interpreters of Roman culture and society.
4. To develop the students' essay writing skills.

Scope and structure of the examination 2022–23.

Paper 3 is 2-hour exam. Candidates will be expected to write two essays, one on each of the non-literary topics studied.

Paper 4 consists of one coursework essay on a literary topic related to Ovid Met. 3. The word limit is 2500 words

Course descriptions

These sessions will map and interrelate the classic Roman texts in terms of historical context and literary genre, featuring sample passages of prose and poetry. Susanna Braund Latin Literature (2002) and Oliver Taplin (ed.) Latin Literature in the Roman World (2000) make a lively introduction.