Learning objectives
The student will acquire well-round knowledge regarding the Greek language and literature; he/she will develop the skill required to read critical editions of Greek texts; the student will become acquainted with bibliographical and linguistic sources.
Prerequisites
good 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.
Course unit content
Critias’ elegiac fragments. Classical texts and informatics
Full programme
A) linguistic, stylistic, philological and literary analysis. B) 1) Archilochus, Tyrtaeus, Mimnermus, Solon, Xenophanes; 2) additional critical essay assigned during the course.The study of classical texts must be aided by text and bibliographical databases. Students must be able to use these research tools, with a full awareness of the potential of such tools as well as of the risks deriving from their exclusive and uncritical use. Study and discussion of assigned individual research topics.
Bibliography
A) B. Gentili-C. Prato, Poetarum elegiacorum testimonia et fragmenta, II, Monachii et Lipsiae 20022 (Leipzig 19851); oppure M.L. West, Iambi et elegi Graeci ante Alexandrum cantati, II, Oxonii 19922; B) 1) 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; 2) students will be provided with a specific list during the course.. Selected bibliography
Teaching methods
The teaching method in use is appropriate to the specific needs of the subject which requires the communication of the main course content through classes; discussion with the student about textual problems; seminars. The final examination will include an oral exam to ascertain familiarity with course material.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
Oral lesson
