Learning objectives
The student will acquire a well-rounded knowledge regarding the study of the subject: in particular, historical grammar; he/she will be prompted to becoming acquainted with Greek language; the student will develop the skill required to read critical editions of Greek texts; he/she will become acquainted with bibliographical and linguistic sources.
Prerequisites
knowledge of Greek language and Greek literature is recommended prerequisite for the course.
Course unit content
Greek iambus. <br />
A) reading, translations and commentary on Greek iambus (original text and translation): a selection of fragments. B)1) knowledge of the historical grammar and Greek language; b) Greek lyric poetry (original text and translation): a selection of fragments (Archilochus, Hipponax, Sappho, Alcaeus) 3) additional critical essay assigned during the course.
Bibliography
A) E. Degani-G. Burzacchini, <em>Lirici greci. Antologia</em>, nuova ed. con aggiorn. bibl. a c. di M. Magnani, Bologna (Pàtron) 2005; G. Burzacchini, <em>Lyra conversa. Lirici greci</em>, Bologna (Pàtron) 2009. B) 1) D. Pieraccioni, <em>Morfologia storica della lingua greca</em>, Messina-Firenze (D’Anna) 1975; L. Heilmann, <em>Grammatica storica della lingua greca</em>, in <em>Enciclopedia Classica</em>, sez. 2, vol. V, tomo III, Torino (SEI) 1963; P. Chantraine, <em>Morphologie historique du grec</em>, Paris (Klincksieck) 19673 (19451); 2) E. Degani, <em>Ipponatte. Frammenti</em>, Bologna (Pàtron) 2007; E. Degani-G. Burzacchini, <em>Lirici greci. Antologia</em>, nuova ed. con aggiorn. bibl. a c. di M. Magnani, Bologna (Pàtron) 2005; A. Nicolosi, <em>Ipponatte, Epodi di Strasburgo. Archiloco, Epodi di Colonia (con un’appendice su P. Oxy. 4708)</em>, Bologna (Pátron) 2007; 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. The final examination will include an oral exam to ascertain familiarity with course material.
