Learning objectives
The student will acquire a good knowledge regarding the study of Greek literature; the student will develop the skill required to read Greek texts; he/she will become acquainted with bibliographical and linguistic sources.linguistic sources.
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.
Course unit content
Cyclops in Homer, Euripides and Theocritus
Full programme
A) reading, translations and commentary on Hom. Od. IX, Eur. Cycl. and Theocr. 11 (original text and translation): a selection.
B)1) knowledge of the historical grammar and Greek language; 2) Greek lyric poetry (original text and translation): a selection of fragments (Archilochus, Hipponax, Sappho, Alcaeus, Anacreon).
Bibliography
A) Omero. Odissea, vol. III (libri IX-XII), a c. di A. Heubeck, trad. di G.A. Privitera, Milano (Fondazione Valla/Mondadori) 1983; Euripide. Ciclope, a c. di M. Napolitano, introd. di L.E. Rossi, Venezia (Marsilio) 2003; Teocrito. Idilli e epigrammi, introd., trad. e note di B.M. Palumbo Stracca, Milano (BUR) 1993 oppure A.S.F. Gow, Theocritus, I-II, Cambridge 1965.
B) 1) a Greek grammar; 2) E. Degani-G. Burzacchini, Lirici greci. Antologia, II ed. con aggiornamento bibliografico a c. di M. Magnani, Bologna (Pàtron) 20052 [Firenze (La Nuova Italia) 1977]; G. Burzacchini, Lyra conversa, Bologna (Pàtron) 2009. Per un approfondimento: A. Nicolosi, Ipponatte. Epodi di Strasburgo, Archiloco. Epodi di Colonia (con un’appendice su P. Oxy. 4708), Bologna (Pàtron) 2007; Ipponatte. Frammenti, introduzione, traduzione e note a c. di E. Degani, premessa di G. Burzacchini, Bologna (Pàtron) 2007
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. material.
