Greek Literature
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course is addressed:
- to students of the three-year degree course in Sciences of Cultural Property (9 CFU).
- to students of the master's degree in History and Criticism of Art (6 CFU)
- to all students of the master's degree in Music, Theatre and Film (6 CFU).
The course aims to introduce the students of these degree courses to the study of Ancient Greek literature in its historical development, presenting its communication modes, through the critical analysis of the texts, with a particular focus on the text-image relationship.
- to students of the three-year degree course in Sciences of Cultural Property (9 CFU).
- to students of the master's degree in History and Criticism of Art (6 CFU)
- to all students of the master's degree in Music, Theatre and Film (6 CFU).
The course aims to introduce the students of these degree courses to the study of Ancient Greek literature in its historical development, presenting its communication modes, through the critical analysis of the texts, with a particular focus on the text-image relationship.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to have an adequate knowledge of Ancient Greek literature in its historical development, its main exponents and its critical points.
Students are requested to be able to place each text or author in the proper historical context, They should also show an adequate ability to read critically and contextualize the proposed texts.
Students are requested to be able to place each text or author in the proper historical context, They should also show an adequate ability to read critically and contextualize the proposed texts.
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
A reading of the Odyssey
Unit A (20 hours, 3 cfu): Introduction to Greek Literature
Unit B (20 hours, 3 cfu): The journeys of Telemachus and Odysseus
Unit C (20 hours, 3 cfu): Return and vengeance
The programme for non-attending students is available on the course Ariel webpage. In case of necessity, students are invited to contact the teacher.
Unit A (20 hours, 3 cfu): Introduction to Greek Literature
Unit B (20 hours, 3 cfu): The journeys of Telemachus and Odysseus
Unit C (20 hours, 3 cfu): Return and vengeance
The programme for non-attending students is available on the course Ariel webpage. In case of necessity, students are invited to contact the teacher.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of Ancient Greek is NOT a requirement.
Teaching methods
The course is based on traditional lectures, during which active involvement of the students will be favoured. The Ariel virtual environment will play a key role in sharing updates, information and teaching materials.
Teaching Resources
1. Lecture notes;
2. A selection of textual and iconographic materials available on Ariel;
3. Outlines of Greek literary history (archaic, classical, Hellenistic and imperial ages) to be studied on a handbook chosed by the student. The handbook's selection criteria will be explained during the course.
2. A selection of textual and iconographic materials available on Ariel;
3. Outlines of Greek literary history (archaic, classical, Hellenistic and imperial ages) to be studied on a handbook chosed by the student. The handbook's selection criteria will be explained during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The course is based on traditional lectures, during which active involvement of the students will be favoured. The Ariel virtual environment will play a key role in sharing updates, information and teaching materials.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/02 - GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/02 - GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/02 - GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
February, March, April and May: Friday by appointment
"Sezione di Filologia Classica", 7 Via Festa del Perdono