Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge, historical-literary, of the discipline. The course is also aimed at students who do not
have previous knowledge of the discipline. The student will acquire:
1. Knowledge and understanding:
– well-rounded knowledge regarding the study of the subject;
– he/she will be prompted to becoming acquainted with Greek literary studies.
2. Knowledge and understanding skills applied:
– the student will develop the skill required to analyze Greek texts (translation);
– he/she will become acquainted with bibliographical sources, and he/she will be able to use them.
3. Making judgments:
– students develop the ability to collect and explain data to state independent judgments within the discipline.
4. Communication skills:
– students will be able to communicate and express methodological conclusions inherent to the discipline in a comprehensible way and supported by the acquired knowledge.
5. Ability to learn:
– students will enhance the learning skills necessary to keep on to study, in an independent way, the developments of the discipline.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Myth and mythology in ancient Greece.
Myth, better than any other aspect of classicism, can combine formal analysis, iconographic meaning, and exegesis of the sources. In the Greek world myth was an emblematic example of the human life, an example of those passions, even contradictory ones, which are the same in all times. For this reason, it has known several literary reworkings and variants since ancient times. A choice of texts (in translation) will be analyzed. In addition, aspects, genres, and contexts relating to Greek literature from its origins to the imperial period will be highlighted.
1. Literary and exegetical analysis of selected texts.
2. Informations and materials will be assigned during the course. a) History of Greek literature; b) A selection of texts (translation); c) An essay at choice.
Full programme
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Bibliography
1. Studies will be assigned during the course. Are recommended: A. Warburg, Opere I. La rinascita del paganesimo antico e altri scritti (1889-1914), a cura di M. Ghelardi, Torino (Aragno Editore) 2004; The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology, ed. by R.D. Woodard, Cambridge etc. (Cambridge University Press) 2007.
2. a-b) A history of Greek literature of your choice. Informations and materials will be assigned during the course.
2. c) Critical essay will be assigned 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 content through classes (in attendance) with analysis and commentary on texts (translation); the teaching material will be available on the Elly platform. Discussion with students about exegetical and literary problems.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final examination (in attendance) will include an oral exam to ascertain familiarity with course material. The exam is divided into 2 steps:
– the student will prove to be able to analyze and comment texts (translation) studied during the course (1);
– the student will prove to have acquired knowledge of the topics (2).
The pass mark (in thirtieth) is achieved if the student proves to be able to answer to the two typologies of questions. The outcome will be communicated immediately to the student.
A failure is determined by the lack of an understanding of the minimum content of the course, and the inability to express oneself adequately. A pass (18-21) is assigned to the student who will be able to exhibit with ownership the concepts and terms of the discipline, Middle-range scores (22-26) are assigned to the student who will show critical approach, Higher scores (27-30 cum laude) are assigned to the student who will have deepened knowledge of the subject in an autonomous way.
Other information
The extended program will be available on the Elly platform at the beginning of the lessons.
