Italian Philology
A.Y. 2023/2024
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Parte A (3 cfu): Introduction to Italian Philology. The transmission of texts by copying. Author's Philology.
Parte B (3 cfu): Le Rime di Galeazzo di Tarsia
Parte C (3 cfu): La formazione dei Canti di Leopardi
The 6cfu exam includes Part A (mandatory) and Part B or C, the student's choice.
Parte B (3 cfu): Le Rime di Galeazzo di Tarsia
Parte C (3 cfu): La formazione dei Canti di Leopardi
The 6cfu exam includes Part A (mandatory) and Part B or C, the student's choice.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
Lectures. Attendance at lectures is recommended. Schedules, bibliography and other working materials will be made available on the Ariel website.
Non-attending students should make contact with the lecturer, for discussion on study method.
Non-attending students should make contact with the lecturer, for discussion on study method.
Teaching Resources
Parte A:
- Alfredo Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
Parte B (choice)
Galeazzo di Tarsia, Rime, a cura di Cesare Bozzetti, Milano, Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori, 1980.
Parte C (choice)
Students should have a recent edition of the Songs. We recommend the purchase of the excellent
G. Leopardi, Canti, a cura di Luigi Blasucci, voll. 2, Parma, Fondazione Pietro Bembo/ Ugo Guanda Editore, 2019-2021.
- Alfredo Stussi, Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, Bologna, il Mulino.
Parte B (choice)
Galeazzo di Tarsia, Rime, a cura di Cesare Bozzetti, Milano, Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori, 1980.
Parte C (choice)
Students should have a recent edition of the Songs. We recommend the purchase of the excellent
G. Leopardi, Canti, a cura di Luigi Blasucci, voll. 2, Parma, Fondazione Pietro Bembo/ Ugo Guanda Editore, 2019-2021.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral examination will assess on the usual scale of thirtieths the ability to organize the discourse, to critically present the subject matter, timely knowledge; 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
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