Classical Philology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a basic counsciousness about the foundations of the philological method and its historical development; a choice of texts and authors from Greek and Latin literature is connected to this purpose.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge of the texts treated in class providing a translation and a text-critical commentary, and placing them, at least in general terms, in their historical-literary context.
Skills: Methodological awareness of the principles of philological study (text criticism and history of the manuscript tradition); skill in using the main methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially with regard to the editions used or mentioned.
Skills: Methodological awareness of the principles of philological study (text criticism and history of the manuscript tradition); skill in using the main methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially with regard to the editions used or mentioned.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours; 3 credits): A journey through the epigrams of Antipater of Thessalonica.
This first part aims to present students with textual and interpretative questions concerning the epigrammatist Antipater of Thessalonica (who lived between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD), within the framework of the tradition of the "Greek Anthology". .
· Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): The "Vita Tiberii" of Suetonius.
The second part of the course will be dedicated to examining the textual tradition and main themes of the Svetonian life of the emperor Tiberius, through an appropriate anthological choice.
· Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Objectives and methods of classical philology
In continuity with the texts and problems considered in the first two units, the third will provide the opportunity to reflect on the institutional contents and historical development of the studies of classical scholarship.
This first part aims to present students with textual and interpretative questions concerning the epigrammatist Antipater of Thessalonica (who lived between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD), within the framework of the tradition of the "Greek Anthology". .
· Part B (20 hours; 3 credits): The "Vita Tiberii" of Suetonius.
The second part of the course will be dedicated to examining the textual tradition and main themes of the Svetonian life of the emperor Tiberius, through an appropriate anthological choice.
· Part C (20 hours; 3 credits): Objectives and methods of classical philology
In continuity with the texts and problems considered in the first two units, the third will provide the opportunity to reflect on the institutional contents and historical development of the studies of classical scholarship.
Prerequisites for admission
Secondary school knowledge of Latin and Greek and of the history of Greek and Latin literatures in their general outlines.
Teaching methods
· formal lectures
· attendance is strongly recommended
· attendance is strongly recommended
Teaching Resources
· Teaching part A: A.S.F. Gow-D.L. Page (eds), The Greek Anthology. The Garland of Philip, I-II, Cambridge 1968.
· Teaching part B: R.A. Kaster (ed.), C. Suetoni Tranquilli De vita Caesarum et De grammaticis et rhetoribus, Oxford 2016.
· Teaching part C: L.D. Reynolds-N.G. Wilson, Scribes and Scholars, Oxford 20134, chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly
· Teaching part B: R.A. Kaster (ed.), C. Suetoni Tranquilli De vita Caesarum et De grammaticis et rhetoribus, Oxford 2016.
· Teaching part C: L.D. Reynolds-N.G. Wilson, Scribes and Scholars, Oxford 20134, chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
· Course hand-outs provided in class and on the VLE Ariel
Non-attending students are invited to contact the lecturer promptly
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination:
· discussion based on the indicated chapters of Reynolds-Wilson (teaching part C)
· translation and appropriate contextualization of Greek and Latin texts addressed in the units A and B
Assessment criteria:
· ability to translate the texts treated during the course
· knowledge of the context of the aforementioned texts
· understanding of the philological method and the historical development of classical philological studies
· critical knowledge of the philological issues proper of the studied texts
Marks are out of 30.
· discussion based on the indicated chapters of Reynolds-Wilson (teaching part C)
· translation and appropriate contextualization of Greek and Latin texts addressed in the units A and B
Assessment criteria:
· ability to translate the texts treated during the course
· knowledge of the context of the aforementioned texts
· understanding of the philological method and the historical development of classical philological studies
· critical knowledge of the philological issues proper of the studied texts
Marks are out of 30.
L-FIL-LET/05 - CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Benedetto Giovanni Antonio
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Reception:
On Fridays, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Papirological Library, Via Festa del Perdono, 5th Floor