Classical Philology
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
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.
Expected learning outcomes
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.
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.
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
· Teaching part A (20 hours; 3 cfu): Female characters in Propertius' IV book of Elegies
The course presents students with textual and interpretative questions concerning the 4th book of Propertius' elegies, in particular how the poet treats female characters in the aetiological dimension of the book.
· Teaching part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Two recent editions of the works of Nicolaus Damascenus
The second unit will be dedicated to a little-known Greek-speaking historian who lived in the second half of the 1st century B.C., Nicolaus of Damascus, and in particular to two recent editions collecting his works..
· Teaching part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Objectives and methods of classical philology
In continuity with the texts and problems considered in the first two units, the third will provide the opportunity to reflect in a more systematic way on the methods of classical philology and on the historical development of classical philological studies.
The course presents students with textual and interpretative questions concerning the 4th book of Propertius' elegies, in particular how the poet treats female characters in the aetiological dimension of the book.
· Teaching part B (20 hours; 3 credits): Two recent editions of the works of Nicolaus Damascenus
The second unit will be dedicated to a little-known Greek-speaking historian who lived in the second half of the 1st century B.C., Nicolaus of Damascus, and in particular to two recent editions collecting his works..
· Teaching part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Objectives and methods of classical philology
In continuity with the texts and problems considered in the first two units, the third will provide the opportunity to reflect in a more systematic way on the methods of classical philology and on the historical development of classical philological studies.
Prerequisites for admission
High school knowledge of Latin and Greek and of the history of Greek and Latin literature in its general outline.
Teaching methods
· formal lectures
· attendance is strongly recommended
· attendance is strongly recommended
Teaching Resources
· Unit A: S.J. Heyworth (ed.), Sexti Properti elegi, Oxford 2007.
· Unit B: Nicolas de Damas. Histoires; Recueil de coutumes, Vie d'Auguste; Autobiographie, Paris, Les Belles Lettres, 2011
· Unit C: L.D. Reynolds-N.G. Wilson, Scribes and Scholars, Oxford 20134, chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly
· Unit B: Nicolas de Damas. Histoires; Recueil de coutumes, Vie d'Auguste; Autobiographie, Paris, Les Belles Lettres, 2011
· Unit C: L.D. Reynolds-N.G. Wilson, Scribes and Scholars, Oxford 20134, chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination:
· discussion based on the indicated chapters of Reynolds-Wilson (unit C)
· translation and appropriate contextualization of Greek and Latin texts addressed in the units A and B
Assessment criteria:
· ability to translate the texts treated during the course
· knowledge of the context of the aforementioned texts
· understanding of the philological method and the historical development of classical philological studies
· critical knowledge of the philological issues inherent in the studied texts
Marks are out of 30.
· discussion based on the indicated chapters of Reynolds-Wilson (unit C)
· translation and appropriate contextualization of Greek and Latin texts addressed in the units A and B
Assessment criteria:
· ability to translate the texts treated during the course
· knowledge of the context of the aforementioned texts
· understanding of the philological method and the historical development of classical philological studies
· critical knowledge of the philological issues inherent in the studied texts
Marks are out of 30.
Modules or teaching units
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
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/05 - CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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