The Language of Plautus

These classes are meant as an introduction to Plautine language and how it differs from classical Latin. After a general introduction covering the Graeco-Roman background to Roman comedy and the major Plautine manuscripts, we will be looking at a number of topics, including archaism, colloquialism, female language, Greek in Plautus, and word order. There are weekly exercises intended to consolidate what has been learned in class. These classes will NOT be repeated next year.

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