Learning objectives
The student will acquire good skills regarding Greek language and literature, with particular reference to the cultural and historical development of the Greek world; he/she will be prompted to becoming acquainted with literary sources about archaeological and historical studies.
Prerequisites
Intermediate knowledge of Greek language and Greek literature is recommended prerequisite for the course; students who do not have any basic knowledge of Greek language will be given the possibility to attend specific “Greek zero” (elementary) courses; candidates should have a particular interest for literary, history and archaeology of ancient Greece.
Course unit content
Love in Greek literature.
Full programme
A) reading, translations and commentary on Greek poetry (original text and translation). B) 1) knowledge of elementary Greek language; 2) knowledge of Greek literature and selected classical texts in translation; 3) additional critical essay assigned during the course.
Bibliography
A) E. Degani-G. Burzacchini, Lirici greci. Antologia, II ed. con aggiorn. bibl. a c. di M. Magnani, Bologna (Pàtron) 2005; G. Burzacchini, Lyra conversa. Lirici greci, Bologna (Pàtron) 2009. B) 1) A Greek grammar; 2) Greek literature: L. Canfora, Storia della letteratura greca, Bari (Laterza) 1986; D. Del Corno, La letteratura greca. Storia e testi, I-IV, Milano (Principato) 2003; L.E. Rossi-R. Nicolai, Storia e testi della letteratura greca, I-III, Firenze (Le Monnier) 2002; F. Montanari-F. Montana, Il telaio di Elena. Storia e percorsi di antologia della letteratura greca, I-III, Roma-Bari (Laterza) 2000; G. Guidorizzi, Letteratura greca da Omero al secolo VI d. C., Milano (Mondadori Università) 2002; G. Rosati-M. Serio, Scrittori di Grecia. La letteratura attraverso i testi, I-III, Firenze (Sansoni) 2000; G. Paduano, Antologia della letteratura greca, I-IV, Bologna (Zanichelli) 1990-1991; F. Budelmann (ed.), Greek lyric, Cambridge 2009; 3) students will be provided with a specific list during the course.
Teaching methods
The teaching method in use is appropriate to the specific needs of the subject which requires the communication of the main course contents through classes; discussion with the students about textual problems; tutorial programs for the students; students who do not have any basic knowledge of Greek language will be given the possibility to attend specific “Greek zero” (elementary) courses. The final examination will include an oral exam to ascertain familiarity with course material.
