Italian Philology Ma

Object of the course is presenting the methodology of philological investigation applied to vulgar texts of all ages, especially to literally ones, transmitted by single or multiple witnesses. Deepen the knowledge of specific terminology, of different techniques of analysis, and the creation of critical apparatus.

Critical ability in the interpretation of vulgar and Italian texts; ability to establish meaningful connections between the witnesses of tradition by clarifying the history of the single witness and the work of the individual copyist, within the historical context that generated them and putting them in relation to the historical and biographical events of the author. Mastery of bibliographic and methodological tools related to the course. Awareness of the concepts and technical terminology of philology.