CLLT3724

Introduction to Latin
literature of the Silver Age
NQF 7
16 Credits
Department of Greek,
Latin and Classical
Studies
Compiled by
Evert Pistorius
2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Welcoming and Contact Details .................................................................................. 1

2. Prerequisites ................................................................................................................ 2

3. Module Objectives ....................................................................................................... 2

4. Module Outcomes ........................................................................................................ 2

5. Learning Units .............................................................................................................. 3

6. Credits and Notional Learning Hours ......................................................................... 3

7. Module Calendar .......................................................................................................... 4

8. Study Material .............................................................................................................. 6

9. Assessment .................................................................................................................. 6

9.1. Assessment Breakdown....................................................................................... 6

9.2. Regarding Assessments ...................................................................................... 7

9.3. Calculation of the Final Mark ............................................................................... 7

10. Updating of Module Information and Resources ....................................................... 7

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 1. WELCOMING AND CONTACT DETAILS

Dear student,

Welcome to CLLT3724, Introduction to Latin literature of the Silver Age! I am Evert Pistorius
and will be responsible for teaching this module. Here is all the information that you will need
to contact me, as well as other relevant staff in the Department of Greek, Latin and Classical
Studies.

ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Acting Head of Dr Madhlozi Moyo
Department:
Office number: Stef Coetzee Building Room 4

Email address: MoyoM1@ufs.ac.za

Phone number: (Cell:) 082 359 5523

Consulting hours: By appointment

LECTURER
Lecturer: Mr Evert Pistorius

Office number: Stef Coetzee Building Room 3

Email address: PistoriusE@ufs.ac.za

Phone number: (Cell:) 076 112 4211

Consulting hours: By appointment

SECRETARY
Secretary: Mrs Pulane Xaba

Office number: Stef Coetzee Building Room 1

Email address: XabaPT@ufs.ac.za

Phone number: (Tel:) 051 401 9773

Office hours: By appointment

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 2. PREREQUISITES

Students must have successfully completed CLLT2608 before they can register for
CLLT3714. Please consult the faculty rule book for more information.

3. MODULE OBJECTIVES

CLLT3714 contains fundamental knowledge, theories, principles and practices of an

Introduction to Latin literature of the Silver Age, including:

 A study of Latin authors from the Silver Age.

4. MODULE OUTCOMES

After the successful completion of this module, each student is expected to be able to:

1. Read Latin prose and poetry with understanding;

2. Deliver logical, grammatical, stylistic and content-based commentary on Roman
literature and society during the post-Augustan period;
3. Communicate own ideas/opinions in well formulated arguments using appropriate
academic/professional discourse;
4. Evaluate own learning needs and take appropriate steps in unstructured environment;
5. Facilitate collaborative learning processes.

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 5. LEARNING UNITS

In addressing the module outcomes above, the following learning units will be covered in this
module.

Learning Unit 1: Livius

 Ab Urbe Condita: Liber I.XVI

 Ab Urbe Condita: Liber I.LIV

Learning Unit 2: Tacitus

 Annales: Liber II.LXXXVIII

 Annales: Liber XIV. XXXIII

Learning Unit 3: Martialis

 Epigrammaton: Liber I.I

 Epigrammaton: Liber IX.LXX
 Epigrammaton: Liber XII.XXI

6. CREDITS AND NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS

‘Notional learning hours’ indicate the amount of learning time taken by the ‘average’ student
to achieve the specified learning outcomes of the course unit or programme. This includes
all learning relevant to achieving the learning outcomes, e.g., directed study, essential
practical work, group work, private study, preparation and assessment.

This module has 16 credits, and therefore requires 160 notional learning hours from the
students.

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 7. MODULE C ALENDAR

This module stretches over a 13 week period, during which the following programme will be
followed:

Study Unit 1 (01 – 23 September)

What will be expected:

 An introduction to Livius;
 The reading and analysis of Ab Urbe Condita: Liber I.XVI and Liber I.LIV;
 An assessment based on Ab Urbe Condita: Liber I.XVI and Liber I.LIV.

Important dates:

 Monday 31 August: UFS Holiday

 Thursday 24 September: Heritage Day
 Friday 25 September: UFS Holiday

Study Unit 2 (28 September – 29 October)

What will be expected:

 An introduction to Tacitus;
 The reading and analysis of Annales: Liber II.LXXXVIII and Liber XIV. XXXIII;
 An assessment based on Annales: Liber II.LXXXVIII and Liber XIV. XXXIII.

Important dates:

 Friday 30 October: UFS Holiday

Study Unit 3 (03 – 27 November)

What will be expected:

 An introduction to Martialis;
 The reading and analysis of Epigrammaton: Liber I.I, Liber IX.LXX, and Liber XII.XXI;
 An assessment based on Epigrammaton: Liber I.I, Liber IX.LXX, and Liber XII.XXI.

Important dates:

 Monday 02 November: UFS Holiday

Monday 30 November: End-Year Examinations Start

CLLT3724 Final Assignment will be due in the week of 30 November – 04 December

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The contact sessions/lectures are scheduled as follows:1

DAY TIME VENUE

Tuesday 14:10 – 15:00 Department (SC213)
Wednesday 11:10 – 12:00 Department (SC213)

Important information concerning attendance:2

Class attendance, according to the UFS General Rules A9.1(a), is compulsory. A

minimum attendance of 75% is required to 1) be admitted to the examinations, and
2) successfully complete this module. Absences therefore need to be supported by a
valid medical certificate or equally valid excuse within 24 hours of the assessment to
qualify for an additional assessment. Based on this, the Department of Greek, Latin and
Classical Studies has set the following guiding principles:

 Class attendance is very important if students wish to complete their studies

successfully. Ideally, 100% attendance should be strived for.
 Students need a minimum attendance of 75% to pass a module (continuous
assessment) or to gain access to the examination (formative/summative
assessment).
 If 75% attendance is not obtained, the module will be regarded as incomplete/failed,
unless valid reasons for non-attendance are offered with valid accompanying
documentation.
 An attendance register will be circulated during each period and it is the student’s
responsibility to make sure he/she signs the register.
 In some modules, excluding CLLT3714, class attendance will also contribute
towards the semester/module mark.

It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to ensure that he/she receives all the
information in connection with this module provided during the contact sessions. Class
attendance is therefore compulsory. Important information will, however, be made available
on Blackboard and on the Greek, Latin and Classical Studies’ notice boards.

1
Please note that, due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, there will be no contact sessions for the remainder
of this year. All matters that pertain to CLLT3724 will be communicated to all students via Blackboard
and email.
2
Class attendance is not mandatory, since there will be no contact sessions.

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Please note that only registered students will be allowed to attend the CLLT3714 contact
sessions.

8. STUDY MATERIAL

Select bibliography:

 Any additional reading/study material will be provided on Blackboard.

Online Latin texts:

 Livii Ab Urbe Condita: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/liv.html

 Taciti Annales: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/tac.html
 Martialis Epigrammaton: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/martial.html

Online dictionaries:

 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/search

9. ASSESSMENT

9.1. ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN

Your module mark will be calculated as follows:

ASSESSMENT TYPE CONTRIBUTION TO MODULE

MARK
Class Written/Typed and electronically 60%
Assessments submitted
Final Assignment Written/Typed and electronically 40%
submitted

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9.2. REGARDING ASSESSMENTS

 All of the assessments, as mentioned in 9.1, need be completed in order

successfully complete this module.
 Students, who do not submit their work on time, will be penalized; unless a
valid excuse is presented in advance.
 Plagiarism, which includes the use of online translation services, will not be
tolerated and could lead to both a disciplinary hearing and expulsion.

9.3. CALCULATION OF THE FINAL MARK

CLLT3724 follows a form of continuous assessment and all of the marks that contribute to
your final mark have therefore been stipulated in 9.1.

Bear in mind that a final mark of at least 50% is required to successfully complete this
module.

10. UPDATING OF MODULE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The module schedule and syllabus (study material), either orally or in writing, can be
updated or modified at any time by the lecturer or the department of Greek, Latin and
Classical Studies. It is the responsibility of students enrolled in this module to stay up to date
with the schedule and syllabus. An announcement of this type can be communicated on
Blackboard. It is recommended that students check Blackboard daily to keep up to date with
the latest developments in CLLT3724. It is therefore imperative that you regularly check your
emails, Blackboard, and the university’s website for any and all updates.

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