Learning objectives
the student will acquire well-rounded knowledge regarding linguistic and exegetical abilities; he/she will develop the skill required to develop scientific researches.
Prerequisites
students must
- have earned at least 10 credits in the scientific-disciplinary area of Latin (Latin language and literature, L-FIL-LET/04), and pass a preliminary written entry exam, if they have already gained 18 credits in the same SDA (Latin language and literature, L-FIL-LET/04)
recommended prerequisites:
- Greek Literature I (12 cfu) or two exams (6+6 cfu) of Greek Literature or Greek grammar or Greek philology or History of Greek language (L-FIL-LET/02);
- good knowledge of Greek language and literature (prerequisites will be assessed by the teacher according to the student's educational goals).
Course unit content
Didactics of greek language and literature:
Greek epigram.
The Greek epigram is a genre that we can find throughout Greek literature from the origin. Aspects and problems in the didactic of Greek language and literature will be analyzed. Reading, translations and commentary on Meleager’s epigrams.
A) reading, translations and commentary on Meleager’s epigrams.
B) Greek literature: a selection of texts. Additional critical essay will be assigned during the course.
e-classical sciences:
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.
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Bibliography
Didactics of greek language and literature:
A) A.S.F. Gow-D.L. Page, Hellenistic Epigrams, I-II, Cambridge (Cambridge University Press) 1965; Antologia palatina, a c. di F. Conca, M. Marzi, G. Zanetto, I-III, Torino (UTET) 2005-2011; Meleagro. Epigrammi, a c. di G. Guidorizzi, Milano (Mondadori) 1992.
B) Additional critical essay assigned during the course
e-classical sciences:
-Selected bibliography
Teaching methods
The course consists of classroom lectures and exercises, followed by a weekly tutorial. 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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam and practical test. The final examination will include an oral exam to ascertain familiarity with course material. The final examination is passed if the students reach sufficiency in both teachings, the final assessment is determined by the average of the both grades received.
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