Course Description: Cicero’s four speeches against Catiline are perhaps the most famous speeches of his career, and they mark the defining moment of his consulship in 63 BCE. Catiline, after his loss in the consular elections that year, plotted with several others to overthrow the Roman Republic and install himself as leader. Cicero, however, learns of the conspiracy and obtains definitive proof of Catiline’s involvement. In these speeches, given over a one-month period, Cicero exposes the conspiracy and documents the defeat of the conspirators. In this course we will read all of the first Catilinarian, and selections from the other three.
DETAILS
Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in Latin.
Textbook: Instructor will provide materials. The Latin text is widely available online. Students may use any edition they like.
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
When
Tuesdays, 8:00p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Cost
$250
