Learning objectives
Acquire the methodological, literary and linguistic skills required for
independent research work aided by the resources available for the study
of classical languages and literature
Prerequisites
- Have earned at least 10 credits in the scientific-disciplinary area of Latin
(Latin language and literature, L-FIL-LET/04).
- Students must pass a second preliminary written entry exam (“prova
scritta di latino 2”), if they have already gained 15 credits in the same
SDA (Latin language and literature, L-FIL-LET/04).
Course unit content
Course title: Classical texts and informatics: stylistic and intertextual
analysis of poems. 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.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Selected bibliography
Teaching methods
The course consists of classroom lectures and exercises, followed by a
weekly tutorial. The exam consists of an oral and practical exam covering
syllabus topics and presentation of an individual research project agreed
upon with the course professor.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam and practical test.
Other information
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