Italian Philology
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basic preparation on the philological method necessary for the study of the transmission of texts in the vernacular.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge
The fundamental concepts of the Lachmannian method.
The different types of errors (indicative errors, contamination, diffraction).
The different types of editions (diplomatic, interpretative, critical).
The forms of the critical apparatus (negative or positive).
Skills.
Addressing and managing the problems of Lachmannian philology and the author's philology.
Reading a critical edition with apparatus.
The fundamental concepts of the Lachmannian method.
The different types of errors (indicative errors, contamination, diffraction).
The different types of editions (diplomatic, interpretative, critical).
The forms of the critical apparatus (negative or positive).
Skills.
Addressing and managing the problems of Lachmannian philology and the author's philology.
Reading a critical edition with apparatus.
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
Parte A (3 cfU): Introduction to Italian Philology. The transmission of the texts by copy. The "author's Philology".
Parte B (3 cfu): The ms. Vat. lat. 3195 (Petrarca, Rerum vulgarium fragmenta)
Parte C (3 cfu): Textual history of Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis.
Parte B (3 cfu): The ms. Vat. lat. 3195 (Petrarca, Rerum vulgarium fragmenta)
Parte C (3 cfu): Textual history of Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Other working materials will be available on Ariel website. Attendance recommended.
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
Students will need:
Parte A:
- A. Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Fondamenti di critica testuale, a cura di A. Stussi, Bologna, il Mulino.
Parte B.
Students will need an edition of Petrarca's Canzoniere, chosen among
- F. Petrarca, Rerum vulgarium fragmenta, a cura di Rosanna Bettarini, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
- F. Petrarca, Canzoniere, edizione commentata da Marco Santagata, Milano, Mondadori.
- F. Petrarca, Canzoniere a cura di Paola Vecchi Galli, Milano, Rizzoli (Bur).
- Petrarca, Canzoniere, a cura di Gianfranco Continio, Torino, Einaudi.
Parte C:
Students will need an edition of Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, chosen among
- U. Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Giovanna Ioli, Torino, Einaudi.
- U. Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di M. A. Terzoli, Roma, Carocci.
The complete Bibliography (Parts B and C) will be indicated before the start of the course.
Parte A:
- A. Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Fondamenti di critica testuale, a cura di A. Stussi, Bologna, il Mulino.
Parte B.
Students will need an edition of Petrarca's Canzoniere, chosen among
- F. Petrarca, Rerum vulgarium fragmenta, a cura di Rosanna Bettarini, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
- F. Petrarca, Canzoniere, edizione commentata da Marco Santagata, Milano, Mondadori.
- F. Petrarca, Canzoniere a cura di Paola Vecchi Galli, Milano, Rizzoli (Bur).
- Petrarca, Canzoniere, a cura di Gianfranco Continio, Torino, Einaudi.
Parte C:
Students will need an edition of Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, chosen among
- U. Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Giovanna Ioli, Torino, Einaudi.
- U. Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di M. A. Terzoli, Roma, Carocci.
The complete Bibliography (Parts B and C) will be indicated before the start of the course.
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.
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Danzi Luca Antonio Maria
Professor(s)