Italian Philology
A.Y. 2025/2026
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 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
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Part A and B
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Part C
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours