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851-0890-00L 2 Credits DS D-GESS
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Latin reading course: Humans and nature. Petrarca, De ascensu montis Ventosi

Lateinischer Lektürekurs: Mensch und Natur. Petrarca, De ascensu montis Ventosi

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Abstract

The primary thematic focus of this course is De ascensu montis Ventosi, written in epistolary form by the early humanist Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374). On the basis of didactically prepared text passages from this work, participants examine and reflect upon the aesthetic experience of nature. Descriptions of nature by classic Latin authors such as Catullus, Horace, and others are also consulted.

Objective

Course participants gain an understanding of various aspects of this new topic area and are able to analyse and contrast these aspects within a wider context (content focus). Participants reactivate, review, and improve their language skills (vocabulary, morphology, morphosyntax) by applying these skills to texts and in exercises (translation skills, text analysis).

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Lateinischer Lektürekurs: Mensch und Natur. Petrarca, De ascensu montis Ventosi
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of three credits from language courses may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards. Course fees: Registration dates: )