History of Classical Scholarship
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a historical overview of the development of classical studies (mainly but not exclusively philology) from the 14/15th centuries to WW II, illustrating this development through the study of a monographic topic of particular relevance.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the history of classical culture and philology as represented by scholars and events of particular significance in the period from the 16th to 20th century. Knowledge and understanding of the texts illustrating this history, presented and discussed in the course.
Skills: Methodological awareness of the historical nature of classical studies, and its relationship with the properly philological dimension; skill in using the main methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts treated in the course.
Skills: Methodological awareness of the historical nature of classical studies, and its relationship with the properly philological dimension; skill in using the main methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts treated in the course.
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
Lectures will be held mainly remote, either live (Microsoft Teams) or recorded (through power point and audio on Ariel); particularly for the second U. D. it is to be hoped it will be possible to have some classes in presence. Any other information will be given through Ariel.
Course syllabus
Classica Americana: Greek and Roman heritage at the origin of the United States of America (40 hours; 6 cfu)
· Teaching part A (20 hours; 3 credits)
Introduction to the history of classical studies: particularly significant figures and moments in the development of the history of classical philology and of classical studies in general between the 16th and 20th centuries
· Teaching part B (20 hours; 3 credits)
In the second part we will deal with some examples useful to understand how much the classical culture of the Fathers of the American Constitution has greatly contributed in the second half of the 18th century to define its fundamental characteristics, for example by applying the doctrine of the "mixed constitution" of the Polyibian and Ciceronian tradition.
· Teaching part A (20 hours; 3 credits)
Introduction to the history of classical studies: particularly significant figures and moments in the development of the history of classical philology and of classical studies in general between the 16th and 20th centuries
· Teaching part B (20 hours; 3 credits)
In the second part we will deal with some examples useful to understand how much the classical culture of the Fathers of the American Constitution has greatly contributed in the second half of the 18th century to define its fundamental characteristics, for example by applying the doctrine of the "mixed constitution" of the Polyibian and Ciceronian tradition.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of Latin and preferably but not indispensably of Greek.
Teaching methods
· formal lectures
· attendance is strongly recommended
· attendance is strongly recommended
Teaching Resources
Unit A:
· L. Lehnus, Appunti di storia degli studi classici. Nuova edizione riveduta e ampliata, CUEM, Milano 2007;
· H. Bots - F. Waquet, La Repubblica delle lettere, il Mulino, Bologna 2005, pp. 11-84; 201-227.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Unit B:
· As a general reference M. Reinhold, Classica Americana. The Greek and Roman Heritage in the United States, Detroit 1984.
· Further references are given during the course.
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly.
· L. Lehnus, Appunti di storia degli studi classici. Nuova edizione riveduta e ampliata, CUEM, Milano 2007;
· H. Bots - F. Waquet, La Repubblica delle lettere, il Mulino, Bologna 2005, pp. 11-84; 201-227.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Unit B:
· As a general reference M. Reinhold, Classica Americana. The Greek and Roman Heritage in the United States, Detroit 1984.
· Further references are given during the course.
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly.
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. If circunstances require it, the exams will take place on Microsoft Teams platform.
Assessment criteria:
· knowledge of the fundamental lines of the history of classical studies (Unit A).
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed in the course.
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographic material
· methodological understanding of the historical nature of the discipline
Marks are out of 30.
Assessment criteria:
· knowledge of the fundamental lines of the history of classical studies (Unit A).
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed in the course.
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographic material
· methodological understanding of the historical nature of the discipline
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
Professor(s)