History of Classical Tradition
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to bring students with a BA, either in Classics or in Italian Literature, in close contact with the richness of the history of the classical tradition, as expressed in particular through the influence of Greek and Latin classics on the modern literatures from the seventeenth century onwards.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge of the history of the classical tradition through a critical understanding of the key themes addressed in the course, in particular of the texts presented and discussed.
Skills: Advanced awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition, and of its intrinsic relationship with the history of classical studies and with reception studies; applying the methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts and themes taken into consideration.
Skills: Advanced awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition, and of its intrinsic relationship with the history of classical studies and with reception studies; applying the methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts and themes taken into consideration.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Aspects of Tacitus' reception in Italy and Europe between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries (40 hours; 6 cfu)
Teaching unit A (20 hours; 3 credits)
Tacitism, politics, philology. Tacitus between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries: moments and aspects of the very rich fortune of Tacitus between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, both in Italy and in other European countries. Particular attention will be given to the theme of tacitism as it is connected to the development of modern political reflection, and to the foundation of philological study of the text of Tacitus' surviving works.
Teaching unit B (20 hours; 3 credits)
Seminar: students will present and discuss articles regarding unit A as well as articles concerning the history of the classical tradition in general or the field of Reception Studies, with particular regard to the history of Italian culture and literature of the last two centuries.
Teaching unit A (20 hours; 3 credits)
Tacitism, politics, philology. Tacitus between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries: moments and aspects of the very rich fortune of Tacitus between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, both in Italy and in other European countries. Particular attention will be given to the theme of tacitism as it is connected to the development of modern political reflection, and to the foundation of philological study of the text of Tacitus' surviving works.
Teaching unit B (20 hours; 3 credits)
Seminar: students will present and discuss articles regarding unit A as well as articles concerning the history of the classical tradition in general or the field of Reception Studies, with particular regard to the history of Italian culture and literature of the last two centuries.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission.
Teaching methods
· formal lectures
· seminar: students present and critically discuss articles related to the topics of the course
· seminar: students present and critically discuss articles related to the topics of the course
Teaching Resources
Unit A:
· Course material provided by the lecturer
Unit B:
· D. Lanza and G. Ugolini (ed.), Storia della filologia classica, Carocci, Roma 2016, chapters 3-4-6-7-8-9-10.
Students (also Erasmus) unable to attend wishing to take the examination are invited to contact the lecturer to agree on a study programme also in relation to their specific interests.
· Course material provided by the lecturer
Unit B:
· D. Lanza and G. Ugolini (ed.), Storia della filologia classica, Carocci, Roma 2016, chapters 3-4-6-7-8-9-10.
Students (also Erasmus) unable to attend wishing to take the examination are invited to contact the lecturer to agree on a study programme also in relation to their specific interests.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination: discussion of topics covered in units A and B, with reference to the proposed texts and with particular attention to the historical dimension of the discipline
Assessment criteria:
· detailed knowledge of the key themes covered in the course
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed during the course.
· methodological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographical material
Marks are out of 30.
Assessment criteria:
· detailed knowledge of the key themes covered in the course
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed during the course.
· methodological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographical material
Marks are out of 30.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/05 - CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/05 - CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
On Fridays, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Papirological Library, Via Festa del Perdono, 5th Floor