Roman Satire

This subject is not offered in 2008.

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This subject examines key Latin satiric works by Juvenal and/or Horace. It introduces students to the genre of satire-writing, and positions it in relation to its historical context and to other Roman genres such as comedy and epigram. Students will explore the content of satire, such as comedy, abuse and invective, and the themes of satire, such as social class, ethnicity, gender, sex and food. On completion of the subject students should develop a good knowledge of a key Roman text and an enhanced understanding of Roman literary culture.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

This is an Intermediate Level Latin subject.