History of Classical Tradition
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course aims to bring students with a BA, either in Classics or in Italian Literature, in close contact with the richness of the history of the classical tradition, as expressed in particular through the influence of Greek and Latin classics on the modern literatures from the seventeenth century onwards.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge of the history of the classical tradition through a critical understanding of the key themes addressed in the course, in particular of the texts presented and discussed.
Skills: Advanced awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition, and of its intrinsic relationship with the history of classical studies and with reception studies; applying the methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts and themes taken into consideration.
Skills: Advanced awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition, and of its intrinsic relationship with the history of classical studies and with reception studies; applying the methods of bibliographical referencing and bibliographical searches, especially in relation to the texts and themes taken into consideration.
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
Course syllabus
Neo-Stoicism and the Roots of Modern Europe
Part A (20 hours, 3 credits): The first part of the course will be dedicated to reading excerpts from Justus Lipsius's treatise *De Constantia* (1584), while simultaneously presenting the key characteristics of 16th- and 17th-century Neo-Stoicism and its contribution to the shaping of European culture.
Part B (20 hours; 3 ECTS credits)
Seminar: the second part is structured as a seminar, featuring a general introduction by the instructor followed by student presentations of essays and articles addressing various aspects highlighted by the theme of the first part of the course.
Part A (20 hours, 3 credits): The first part of the course will be dedicated to reading excerpts from Justus Lipsius's treatise *De Constantia* (1584), while simultaneously presenting the key characteristics of 16th- and 17th-century Neo-Stoicism and its contribution to the shaping of European culture.
Part B (20 hours; 3 ECTS credits)
Seminar: the second part is structured as a seminar, featuring a general introduction by the instructor followed by student presentations of essays and articles addressing various aspects highlighted by the theme of the first part of the course.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of Latin language
Teaching methods
· formal lectures
· seminar: students present and critically discuss articles related to the topics of the course
· seminar: students present and critically discuss articles related to the topics of the course
Teaching Resources
Part A:
Texts will be provided by the teacher.
Particularly for students of modern literature, it is possible to replace the volume of Lanza-Ugolini with S. Timpanaro, Giacomo Leopardi's Philology. Third edition revised with Addenda, Laterza, Rome-Bari 1997, plus chapters 3 and 4 in A. Giardina-A. Vauchez, Il mito di Roma. da Carlo Magno a Mussolini, Laterza, Rome-Bari 2000.
Students (also Erasmus) unable to attend wishing to take the examination are invited to contact the lecturer to agree on a study programme also in relation to their specific interests.
Texts will be provided by the teacher.
Particularly for students of modern literature, it is possible to replace the volume of Lanza-Ugolini with S. Timpanaro, Giacomo Leopardi's Philology. Third edition revised with Addenda, Laterza, Rome-Bari 1997, plus chapters 3 and 4 in A. Giardina-A. Vauchez, Il mito di Roma. da Carlo Magno a Mussolini, Laterza, Rome-Bari 2000.
Students (also Erasmus) unable to attend wishing to take the examination are invited to contact the lecturer to agree on a study programme also in relation to their specific interests.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination: discussion of topics covered in units A and B, with reference to the proposed texts and with particular attention to the historical dimension of the discipline
Assessment criteria:
· detailed knowledge of the key themes covered in the course
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed during the course.
· methodological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographical material
Marks are out of 30.
Assessment criteria:
· detailed knowledge of the key themes covered in the course
· critical understanding of the texts presented and discussed during the course.
· methodological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the classical tradition
· capacity of critical re-elaboration and synthesis, and use of bibliographical material
Marks are out of 30.
FICP-01/A - Greek and Latin Philology - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Benedetto Giovanni Antonio
Professor(s)