Medieval Latin Philology
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course offers an overview of the methods of analysis and research on the Latin literary works of the Middle Ages, mainly with a philological approach. This objective is pursued mainly through the discussion of case-studies.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the literary genres of medieval Latin literature. Linguistic and stylistic knowledge on the literary production of the Latin Middle Ages, on a wide chronological spectrum. Knowledge of methods and problems of textual criticism when applied to texts of medieval Latinity.
Ability in analyzing and interpreting literary texts written in Latin during the Middle Ages. Ability in linking literary works of the Middle Ages to their historical contexts. Mastery of basic bibliography in the field of medieval Latinity. Ability in using the technical lexicon of textual criticism, even in advanced analysis contexts.
Ability in analyzing and interpreting literary texts written in Latin during the Middle Ages. Ability in linking literary works of the Middle Ages to their historical contexts. Mastery of basic bibliography in the field of medieval Latinity. Ability in using the technical lexicon of textual criticism, even in advanced analysis contexts.
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
Any health emergency will affect the course as described below.
1) Programme and reference materials
No change. If part of the materials are not available due to the closure of the libraries and the suspension of the expeditions, the teacher will provide alternative materials on the Ariel site of the discipline, together with an explanation file ("Extraordinary program").
2) Teaching methods
The lessons in attendance will be replaced by two complementary modes of telematic teaching delivery, synchronous and asynchronous. All the contents of the course (literary history, commented reading of anthological texts, rudiments of textual criticism) will be proposed in ppt with audio uploaded in the Ariel site of the discipline in correspondence with the lesson times. Periodically a synchronous lesson on the Teams or Zoom platform will be dedicated to answering students' questions and to any in-depth analysis that may be requested; questions may be asked live during these lessons or proposed in advance on the forum that will be specifically activated in Ariel. These synchronous lessons will be recorded and left available to students in the repository of the platform itself or in Ariel.
The calendar of all synchronous and asynchronous lessons will be published in Ariel as soon as the emergency arises; the site will also be the reference place for any organizational communication.
3) Methods of learning verification
The exams will be conducted orally on the Teams platform.
1) Programme and reference materials
No change. If part of the materials are not available due to the closure of the libraries and the suspension of the expeditions, the teacher will provide alternative materials on the Ariel site of the discipline, together with an explanation file ("Extraordinary program").
2) Teaching methods
The lessons in attendance will be replaced by two complementary modes of telematic teaching delivery, synchronous and asynchronous. All the contents of the course (literary history, commented reading of anthological texts, rudiments of textual criticism) will be proposed in ppt with audio uploaded in the Ariel site of the discipline in correspondence with the lesson times. Periodically a synchronous lesson on the Teams or Zoom platform will be dedicated to answering students' questions and to any in-depth analysis that may be requested; questions may be asked live during these lessons or proposed in advance on the forum that will be specifically activated in Ariel. These synchronous lessons will be recorded and left available to students in the repository of the platform itself or in Ariel.
The calendar of all synchronous and asynchronous lessons will be published in Ariel as soon as the emergency arises; the site will also be the reference place for any organizational communication.
3) Methods of learning verification
The exams will be conducted orally on the Teams platform.
Course syllabus
The first part of the course (40 hours) deals with case-studies which illustrate the main methods of philological research in the field of medieval Latin literature. Each topic is dedicated one or two lessons. Among topics: history and structure of medieval libraries, identification of sources, techniques of rewriting in Latin literature of the Middle Ages, attribution of anonymous works, translation into modern languages, relationships text-images.
In the year 2019-20, the last unit of the course (20 hours) is replaced by the didactic unit B of the course of Medieval Latin Language and Literature (prof. Rossana Guglielmetti). For this unit, refer to the corresponding programme.
Students who earn 6 ECTS will attend lessons of the first part of the course (40 hours, prof. Chiesa); students who earn 9 ECTS will attend also the unit of the prof. Guglielmetti's course.
In the year 2019-20, the last unit of the course (20 hours) is replaced by the didactic unit B of the course of Medieval Latin Language and Literature (prof. Rossana Guglielmetti). For this unit, refer to the corresponding programme.
Students who earn 6 ECTS will attend lessons of the first part of the course (40 hours, prof. Chiesa); students who earn 9 ECTS will attend also the unit of the prof. Guglielmetti's course.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of philological language and techniques. Good knowledge of Latin language. Basic knowledge of medieval history. Basic knowledge of Latin literature of the Middle Ages or basic knowledge of the transmission of Latin texts during the Middle Ages.
Teaching methods
Lecturing, supported by projection of images related to main topics. Seminars with students' active involvement. Classroom discussion, as a method for acquiring technical language. The images presented in the lectures will be made available free of charge on the ARIEL website. At the end of the course, a visit to the library for direct consultation of manuscript material is foreseen.
Teaching Resources
1) P. Chiesa, Venticinque lezioni di filologia mediolatina, Firenze, SISMEL - Edizioni del Galluzzo 2016.
2) G. Orlandi, Scritti di filologia mediolatina, Firenze, SISMEL, 2008. For the examination, students are expected to know two among the following papers included in the book: Perché non possiamo non dirci lachmanniani (pp. 95-130); Lo scriba medievale e l'emendatio (pp. 209-232); Un dilemma editoriale: ortografia e morfologia nelle "Historiae" di Gregorio di Tours (pp. 251-282); Le statistiche sulle clausole della prosa. Problemi e proposte (pp. 451-482).
3) The slides provided inside the lessons.
The bibliography above is requested for examination of attending students. Non-attending students should contact the teacher for an alternative exam programme.
2) G. Orlandi, Scritti di filologia mediolatina, Firenze, SISMEL, 2008. For the examination, students are expected to know two among the following papers included in the book: Perché non possiamo non dirci lachmanniani (pp. 95-130); Lo scriba medievale e l'emendatio (pp. 209-232); Un dilemma editoriale: ortografia e morfologia nelle "Historiae" di Gregorio di Tours (pp. 251-282); Le statistiche sulle clausole della prosa. Problemi e proposte (pp. 451-482).
3) The slides provided inside the lessons.
The bibliography above is requested for examination of attending students. Non-attending students should contact the teacher for an alternative exam programme.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Single oral examination, in a single test, with a mark out of thirty; the mark is communicated at the end of the exam.
Evaluated knowledge: Knowledge of methods and problems of textual criticism when applied to texts of medieval Latinity. Knowledge of the literary genres of medieval Latin literature. Linguistic and stylistic knowledge on the literary production of the Latin Middle Ages, on a wide chronological spectrum.
Evaluated abilities: Ability in analysing and interpreting literary texts written in Latin during the Middle Ages. Ability in connecting literary works of the Middle Ages to their historical contexts. Mastery of basic bibliography in the field of medieval Latinity. Ability in using the technical lexicon of textual criticism, even in advanced analysis contexts.
Assessment criteria: 1) level of knowledge; 2) language property in the specific matter; 3) effectiveness of exposure; 4) ability in linking topics; 5) critical perspective.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher early. The assessment procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be discussed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Evaluated knowledge: Knowledge of methods and problems of textual criticism when applied to texts of medieval Latinity. Knowledge of the literary genres of medieval Latin literature. Linguistic and stylistic knowledge on the literary production of the Latin Middle Ages, on a wide chronological spectrum.
Evaluated abilities: Ability in analysing and interpreting literary texts written in Latin during the Middle Ages. Ability in connecting literary works of the Middle Ages to their historical contexts. Mastery of basic bibliography in the field of medieval Latinity. Ability in using the technical lexicon of textual criticism, even in advanced analysis contexts.
Assessment criteria: 1) level of knowledge; 2) language property in the specific matter; 3) effectiveness of exposure; 4) ability in linking topics; 5) critical perspective.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher early. The assessment procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be discussed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/08 - MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC LATIN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Chiesa Paolo
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/08 - MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC LATIN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Chiesa Paolo
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/08 - MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC LATIN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Guglielmetti Rossana Eugenia
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