Course Details

This course centers on the poetry of Ovid, the genres in which he wrote, and the cultural, social, and historical contexts in which he worked. It explores Ovid's role as both a continuator and innovator within the Roman literary tradition and how his poetry responds to his socio-political moment.

Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Ovid and his work; They should engage critically with scholarship concerned with Ovid's social, cultural, and literary contexts and influences.