Ovid's Poems in Exile (Intermediate-Advanced)
Instructor:
Description:
The Augustan poet Ovid's literary brilliance and thematic range need no introduction (nor, perhaps, does his self-confidence). A few of his works, however, do: even those of us who have done courses on Ovid in Latin are most likely to have read from his epic Metamorphoses, love elegies, and/or the poem on the Art of Love that seems to have caused quite a stir in his time. If we've encountered him in translation, it is often the works that have long been prized sources of information on mythology, Roman religion, or the too-rare voices of heroines.
In this course we will look to Ovid's poetry written in exile, treating selections from his Tristia and Epistulae ex Ponto. These works have enjoyed a more variable critical reception over the centuries than his others, but enough of them merit close attention to sustain readers for far longer than the 8 weeks we'll have together. We will read deeply more than broadly in this course, getting the chance to discuss smaller selections at greater length. This tighter focus can be helpful for students who may not yet have read lots of Latin literature while allowing more experienced readers, too, the pleasures of close (re-)reading. No prior reading of Ovid is assumed and there is no expectation that students prepare material outside of class sessions.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 8 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST*
18 January, 2025 - 08 March, 2025
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost: USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
• Zoom
• Decent internet
• Earphones
• Microphone
• Webcam (preferred but optional)
• A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Description:
The Augustan poet Ovid's literary brilliance and thematic range need no introduction (nor, perhaps, does his self-confidence). A few of his works, however, do: even those of us who have done courses on Ovid in Latin are most likely to have read from his epic Metamorphoses, love elegies, and/or the poem on the Art of Love that seems to have caused quite a stir in his time. If we've encountered him in translation, it is often the works that have long been prized sources of information on mythology, Roman religion, or the too-rare voices of heroines.
In this course we will look to Ovid's poetry written in exile, treating selections from his Tristia and Epistulae ex Ponto. These works have enjoyed a more variable critical reception over the centuries than his others, but enough of them merit close attention to sustain readers for far longer than the 8 weeks we'll have together. We will read deeply more than broadly in this course, getting the chance to discuss smaller selections at greater length. This tighter focus can be helpful for students who may not yet have read lots of Latin literature while allowing more experienced readers, too, the pleasures of close (re-)reading. No prior reading of Ovid is assumed and there is no expectation that students prepare material outside of class sessions.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 8 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST*
18 January, 2025 - 08 March, 2025
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost: USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
• Zoom
• Decent internet
• Earphones
• Microphone
• Webcam (preferred but optional)
• A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Description:
The Augustan poet Ovid's literary brilliance and thematic range need no introduction (nor, perhaps, does his self-confidence). A few of his works, however, do: even those of us who have done courses on Ovid in Latin are most likely to have read from his epic Metamorphoses, love elegies, and/or the poem on the Art of Love that seems to have caused quite a stir in his time. If we've encountered him in translation, it is often the works that have long been prized sources of information on mythology, Roman religion, or the too-rare voices of heroines.
In this course we will look to Ovid's poetry written in exile, treating selections from his Tristia and Epistulae ex Ponto. These works have enjoyed a more variable critical reception over the centuries than his others, but enough of them merit close attention to sustain readers for far longer than the 8 weeks we'll have together. We will read deeply more than broadly in this course, getting the chance to discuss smaller selections at greater length. This tighter focus can be helpful for students who may not yet have read lots of Latin literature while allowing more experienced readers, too, the pleasures of close (re-)reading. No prior reading of Ovid is assumed and there is no expectation that students prepare material outside of class sessions.
Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 8 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
8 1-hour sessions over 8 weeks
Saturdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST*
18 January, 2025 - 08 March, 2025
*The course will observe US time and will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost: USD 200 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
• Zoom
• Decent internet
• Earphones
• Microphone
• Webcam (preferred but optional)
• A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
NOTA BENE: Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
Refund policy:
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit