Greek Grammar
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The Greek grammar course aims to provide students with the linguistic knowledge necessary for full understanding of Greek literature. Specific attention is devoted to literary dialects in their historical development, within the genres in which they are used.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to have developed the ability to recognize and appreciate the stylistic code of the texts proposed, using a technical and methodological competence adequate for the study of Greek at university level.
In particular, students must demonstrate that they:
- have acquired adequate familiarity with linguistic aspects;
- are able to motivate and discuss the Italian translation of the Greek text with a conscious and non-mechanical or mnemonic approach;
- are autonomously able to place a text within the genre to which it belongs and in relation to other literary genres;
- have an appropriate knowledge of the bibliographic tools
In particular, students must demonstrate that they:
- have acquired adequate familiarity with linguistic aspects;
- are able to motivate and discuss the Italian translation of the Greek text with a conscious and non-mechanical or mnemonic approach;
- are autonomously able to place a text within the genre to which it belongs and in relation to other literary genres;
- have an appropriate knowledge of the bibliographic tools
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
In case of sanitary emergency, lessons will be held remotely, both sinchronously (using Microsoft Teams) and asinchronously (on the Moodle website, http://labonline.ctu.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=50).
All the relevant information (links to the lessons, changes to the program, to the reference material etc.) will be available on the Ariel website (https://ccastelligg.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/)
All the relevant information (links to the lessons, changes to the program, to the reference material etc.) will be available on the Ariel website (https://ccastelligg.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/)
Course syllabus
The language of the Homeric poems: narrating and describing the heroic universe
Teaching unit A (20 h, 3 cfu): Iliad
Teaching unit B (20 h, 3 cfu): Odyssey
The aim of the course is to provide students with a detailed picture of choral poetry in its various genre embodiments, through a linguistic, stylistic and thematic commentary of the texts. The teaching method is centered on the direct analysis of texts, properly placed in a bibliographical and critical framework.
The Ancient Greek Grammar course is intended for students of the three-year degree course in Literature aiming to deepen the study of the Greek language, especially (but not exclusively) for students of the curriculum in Classics.
Non-attending students must prepare an individualised syllabus, with more readings and critical essays, after a colloquium with prof. Castelli.
Teaching unit A (20 h, 3 cfu): Iliad
Teaching unit B (20 h, 3 cfu): Odyssey
The aim of the course is to provide students with a detailed picture of choral poetry in its various genre embodiments, through a linguistic, stylistic and thematic commentary of the texts. The teaching method is centered on the direct analysis of texts, properly placed in a bibliographical and critical framework.
The Ancient Greek Grammar course is intended for students of the three-year degree course in Literature aiming to deepen the study of the Greek language, especially (but not exclusively) for students of the curriculum in Classics.
Non-attending students must prepare an individualised syllabus, with more readings and critical essays, after a colloquium with prof. Castelli.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the ancient Greek language is required. Before attending the course, absolute beginners are invited to take the preparatory classes organised by the Degree Course.
Teaching methods
The lectures are intended to provide students with a solid method in textual analysis, translation, and literary exegesis starting from the linguistic, stylistic and rhetoric aspects of the texts, consolidating and reinforcing the students' knowledge.
Texts, iconographic materials and documentation will be available on the Ariel platform.
In agreement with the students, alternative forms of teaching can be experimented.
Course attendance is strongly recommended.
Texts, iconographic materials and documentation will be available on the Ariel platform.
In agreement with the students, alternative forms of teaching can be experimented.
Course attendance is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
1. An edition of the Homeric poems with greek parallel text. Further bibliographical indications will be given in class.
2. A.C. Cassio (ed.), Storia delle lingue letterarie greche, Le Monnier Università, Milano 2016, second ed.).
3. Lecture notes.
2. A.C. Cassio (ed.), Storia delle lingue letterarie greche, Le Monnier Università, Milano 2016, second ed.).
3. Lecture notes.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam aims to verify the language skills of the student, and in particular his/her ability to translate, comment on and contextualize the texts in the original language, starting from the ones presented in class or proposed for individual preparation. The student must demonstrate a complete knowledge of grammatical and syntactic rules; furthermore, she/he must show a translation technique appropriate to the university level.
Marks will be out of 30.
Marks will be out of 30.
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/02 - GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/02 - GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)