2026 Spring > UGRD > LATIN > LATIN 311
The Roman Novel: Petronius and Apuleius
Course #: LATIN 311
Description:
This course explores the genre of Latin prose fiction. Two important works survive to the present day: the Metamorphoses of Apuleius (also known as the Golden Ass) and the Satyrica of Petronius. Apuleius' novel tells the story of Lucius, a man driven by an insatiable curiosity to try to observe a witch perform magic, who, through a magical accident, finds himself turned into a donkey. Petronius' novel tells the story of two young lovers, Encolpius and Giton, and their wild adventures in the Greek cities of southern Italy. Readings will be in Latin; class discussion will be in either English or Latin.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: LATIN 202 or Intermediate-level Latin Proficiency
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 13737 | M 5:30 - 8:15 pm |
Barrios-Lech,Peter | REMOTE | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
5
Enrolled:
1
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: LATIN 202 or Intermediate-level Latin Proficiency
Course Attributes:
World Languages, Library and other resources, no cost materials
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