Italian Philology
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
Acquisition of the basic concepts of the philological method useful for the study of the transmission of vulgar texts (archetype, copy, guiding errors, contamination, etc.). Ability to read a critical edition and use of the critical apparatus; knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the author's philology.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to know: the fundamental concepts of the Lachmannian method, the different types of error (guiding error, adiaphore reading, contamination, diffraction); the different types of edition (diplomatic, interpretative, critical) and critical (negative or positive) apparatus; a particular case of author philology.
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
We would like to carry out lessons in the presence of students; however, if this is not possible, the distance lessons will be held accordingly to the scheduled time, via Teams platform.
The same is valid for exams.
Any change will be announced through Ariel.
The same is valid for exams.
Any change will be announced through Ariel.
Course syllabus
Part A: Introduction to Italian Philology. The transmission of the texts by copy.
Part B: Introduction to Italian Philology. The "author's Philology".
Part C: The critical edition of a text. Work tools and editorial aspects.
Part B: Introduction to Italian Philology. The "author's Philology".
Part C: The critical edition of a text. Work tools and editorial aspects.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Other working materials will be available on Ariel website. Attendance mandatory.
Non-attending students have the same program as attending students, but are requested to contact the teacher for the mandatory bibliographic additions.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Also, students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Non-attending students have the same program as attending students, but are requested to contact the teacher for the mandatory bibliographic additions.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Also, students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography:
- A. Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Fondamenti di critica testuale, a cura di A. Stussi, Bologna, il Mulino.
Other working and bibliographic materials will be uploaded onAriel website.
- A. Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Fondamenti di critica testuale, a cura di A. Stussi, Bologna, il Mulino.
Other working and bibliographic materials will be uploaded onAriel website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam will evaluate, in the usual scale of 30, the ability to organize the speech, to critically present the subject treated, the specific knowledge on the philological method, and the terminological competence in the use of specific vocabulary.
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)