Classical Philology

The course aims to introduce students to the principles of the philological method and to its historical development, applying the method in the examination of a selection of texts and authors of Greek and Latin literature.

Knowledge: Knowledge of the texts treated in class providing a translation and a text-critical commentary, and placing them, at least in general terms, in their historical-literary context.
Skills: Methodological awareness of the principles of philological study (text criticism and history of the manuscript tradition); skill in using the main methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially with regard to the editions used or mentioned.