LAT 425/525 CICERO SP 2014 Dr. Philip Waddell 5:00 – 6:15pm MoWe PSYCH 309 214 LSB (520) 621-7418 [email protected] Office Hours: MoWe 2-3 (and by appt.) REQUIRED TEXTS:

1. Cicero, Catilinarians, ed. Andrew Dyck (Cambridge, 2008) 978-0521540438 2. Cicero, Pro Caelio, ed. Andrew Dyck (Duckworth, 2005) 978-0906515501 3. Cicero, Orationes: Volume VI (Pro Tullio, Pro Fonteio, Pro Sulla, Pro Archia, Pro Plancio, Pro Scauro) (ed. A. C. Clark) (Oxford Classical Texts) 9780198146100 4. Cicero’s Select Political Speeches, ed. Michael Grant (Penguin, 1977) 9780140442144

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: In addition to the assigned texts, one should always have the following types of works to aid translation and understanding:

Grammars: Either Allen and Greenough or Gildersleeve and Lodge are good Latin grammars, and I have ordered Allen and Greenough in to the bookstore, as it is the far more accessible of the two.

5. Allen and Greenough’s New Latin Grammar ed., J.B. Greenough and J.H. Allen (Dover) 9780486448060

Dictionaries: In the unlikely event that you do not possess a good Latin dictionary, I suggest Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary (ISBN: 978-0550190031). Regardless, your dictionary should have citations to ancient authors and examples of usage.

Translations I have ordered to the bookstore a translation of each of the above texts, which should be more accurate and closer to the Latin than many others, but please feel free to look at other translations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This semester, the course will examine larger selections from Cicero’s Pro Caelio, Pro Archia, and two of his speeches In Catilinam. In addition to an appreciation of Cicero’s Latinity, we will explore his use of rhetoric and aspects of performance in these speeches. Further, we will learn, through the speeches, much about Cicero’s context in the social and political milieu of the late Republic.

COURSE POLICIES:

Class Preparation: As this is an upper-level Latin course, the preparation of written translations for use in class is not allowed. Rather, students should make notes during preparation that will serve as a guide during class. In this way, the text is re-translated in class, which teaches the reading of Latin as a performative and engaging activity. Sight reading, except for specified materials, shows a lack of preparation and will negatively affect participation.

Attendance: Since this course relies heavily on the experience of reading Latin in the classroom, attendance is vital. Any unexcused absence after the allowed two (2) will detract from the final grade.

Quizzes: There will be short (10 min) translation quizzes over the material prepared for the given class. The quizzes may, in addition to translation, cover questions of syntax and grammar. These quizzes may be announced ahead of time or not, and will occur at the beginning of class.

Tests: There will be three tests in this course, on February 19, April 7, and May 9 (6-8 pm). These will follow a similar format to course quizzes, and will cover not only translation, but also questions of grammar, content, and literary themes. In order to reschedule an examination due to exceptional circumstances, you must contact me before the day of the test.

Grading: A. The course grade for Undergraduates will be based on three examinations, regular quizzes, and class participation according to the following rubric:

Exams 60% (20% ea.) Quizzes 25% Participation 15%

Grading scale: A 100 – 90 B 89 – 80 C 79 – 70 D 69 – 60 E 59 and less

B. Graduate students will, in addition, be responsible for a c. 15-page research paper based on the course material on a topic approved by the instructor on or before February 11, the final draft of which is due on May 7. Further, graduate students will be responsible for additional readings in Latin, to be completed outside of class. (See the schedule for these assignments.) Selections from these readings will appear on the exams along with readings covered in class. Graduate student grading will follow the rubric below:

Exams 45% (15% ea.) Quizzes 20% Participation 15% Paper 20%

Grading scale: A 100 – 90 B 89 – 80 C 79 – 70

There will be no make-up exams/quizzes unless as the result of an excused absence or the instructor has been contacted BEFORE the exam/quiz concerning alternate arrangements.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

University Policies Students with disabilities should contact the UA Disability Resource Center (621-3268, http://drc.arizona.edu/) for any special needs or accommodations.

UA’s Code of Academic Integrity – particularly the section on plagiarism – (http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity) will be rigorously enforced. Be sure to familiarize yourself with it.

Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean's designee) will be honored (according to the policies above), as will all holidays or special events observed by organized religions for those students who show affiliation with a particular religion (see further the UA Calendar of Religious Holidays, http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/religiousholidays/calendar.htm).

In class, please always be respectful of others (see further the UA Policy on Threatening Behavior by Students, http://policy.arizona.edu/threatening-behavior-students) and practice common courtesy, e.g. turn off cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices, do not come to class late or leave early, do not read the Arizona Daily Wildcat or any other publication not related to the course during class.

COURSE SCHEDULE: Please note that the information on this syllabus is subject to change in accordance with the unforeseen demands of the semester.

WEEK 1 Jan 15 Course introduction, M. Tullius Cicero, Performative Rhetoric

WEEK 2 Jan 20 – NO CLASSES – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 22 In Catilinam 1

WEEK 3 Jan 27 In Catilinam 1 Jan 29 In Catilinam 1

WEEK 4 Feb 3 In Catilinam 1 Feb 5 In Catilinam 1

WEEK 5 Feb 10 In Catilinam 1 Feb 12 In Catilinam 3

WEEK 6 Feb 17 In Catilinam 3 Feb 19 EXAM 1 – Graduate students additionally read: In Catilinam 4 WEEK 7 Feb 24 In Catilinam 3 Feb 26 In Catilinam 3

WEEK 8 Mar 3 In Catilinam 3 Mar 5 In Catilinam 3

WEEK 9 Mar 10 In Catilinam 3 Mar 12 Pro Archia Poeta

WEEK 10 – NO CLASSES – SPRING BREAK

WEEK 11 Mar 24 Pro Archia Poeta Mar 26 Pro Archia Poeta

WEEK 12 Mar 31 Pro Archia Poeta Apr 2 – NO CLASSES – CAMWS

WEEK 13 Apr 7 EXAM 2 – Graduate students additionally read: Pro Sulla (TBA) Apr 9 Pro Caelio

WEEK 14 Apr 14 Pro Caelio Apr 16 Pro Caelio

WEEK 15 Apr 21 Pro Caelio Apr 23 Pro Caelio

WEEK 16 Apr 28 Pro Caelio Apr 30 Pro Caelio

WEEK 17 May 5 Pro Caelio May 7 Pro Caelio

FINAL: May 9, 6-8pm [Pro Caelio EXAM] Graduate students additionally read: Pro Caelio (TBA)