Catalogo dei Corsi di studio

Students are required to acquire: a basic knowledge of Latin language (morphology and syntax); a good notion of the rules of Latin versification of the classical period; some skills in exegesis of Latin texts; knowledge of the main authors and works of Latin literature (from the beginning up to the second century AD).

Programme

Apul., Met. IV, 28-30; V, 1-2; V 22-23; VI 1; VI, 5; VI, 9-10; VI, 21-22 (Cupid and Psyche)
Verg., Aen. 1, 1-11 (Proemium of the work)
Verg., Aen. 4, 296-361 (Dido)
An anthology of text (in a reader provided by the instructor) including Hier., Adversus Jovinianum, 43 and Boccaccio, De mulieribus claris, XLII. De Didone seu Elissa Cartaginensium regina

Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023, pp. 42-51 (paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3); pp. 93-99 (paragraph 6.2)

In addition to reading and translating these texts, students must gain ageneral knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D.

Adopted texts

1) For the Latin texts of Virgilius and Apuleius, the instructors will provide a reader including texts, translations and notes.
2) In addition to these texts, students must gain ageneral knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D., provided by a good high school textbook (e.g. G.B. Conte, "Letteratura latina", Firenze, Le Monnier, available in different editions).
3) Students are required to use a good Latin grammar textbook. Those who are new to the study of the Latin language might use M. Fucecchi, L. Graverini, "La lingua latina, Fondamenti di morfologia e sintassi", 2nd edition, Le Monnier 2016.

Bibliography

Further readings (suggested, not required): - Apuleio, Metamorfosi, vol. II: libri IV-VI, a cura di L. Nicolini, C. Lazzarini e N. Campodonico, trad. di L. Graverini, Milano: Fondazione Lorenzo Valla, Mondadori, 2023. - Luca Graverini, "Come si deve leggere un romanzo: narratori, personaggi e lettori nelle Metamorfosi di Apuleio", in "Collected Studies on the Roman Novel / Ensayos sobre la novela romana", ed. by M. Carmignani, L. Graverini, B. Todd Lee, Brujas: Córdoba 2013, pp.119-139. - Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023 - Paola Bono, Maria Vittoria Tessitore, "Il mito di Didone : avventure di una regina tra secoli e culture", Milano: Bruno Mondadori, 1998

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the Latin language is a requirement for this course. Students who have not previously studied Latin are encouraged to attend the course “Introduzione al latino universitario”.

Study modes

The course mainly involves face-to-face lessons. We shall read, analyze and comment the Latin texts listed in the syllabus. We shall also study the Latin prosody and the metric of the hexameter, as well as the dialogue between the Latin literature and the Western culture.

Frequency modes

Lessons will be in presence. Given the nature of the course, attendance is key to attaining its learning objectives. Students who cannot attend are asked to contact the instructors.

Exam modes

Oral exam. The student will be asked to read, translate and analyze some passages from the Latin texts listed above. The exam will assess his/her linguistic and text analysis skills. He/she will also be expected to answer questions about the main features of Latin literature, as well as to make connections between authors, literary genres and the different forms of written production in the ancient Roman world.

Exam reservation date start	Exam reservation date end	Exam date
18/01/2024	25/01/2024	31/01/2024
01/02/2024	08/02/2024	14/02/2024
24/04/2024	01/05/2024	07/05/2024
30/05/2024	06/06/2024	12/06/2024
13/06/2024	20/06/2024	26/06/2024
04/07/2024	12/07/2024	17/07/2024
29/08/2024	05/09/2024	11/09/2024
12/09/2024	19/09/2024	25/09/2024
24/10/2024	31/10/2024	06/11/2024
26/12/2024	02/01/2025	08/01/2025

Programme

- Apul. Met. IV, 28-30; V, 1-2; V 22-23; VI 1; VI, 5; VI, 9-10; VI, 21-22 (Cupid and Psyche)
- Verg. Aen. 1, 1-11 (Proemium of the work)
- Verg. Aen. 4, 296-361 (Dido)
- An anthology of texts (in a reader provided by the instructor) including Hier. Adversus Jovinianum 43 and Boccaccio De mulieribus claris, XLII. De Didone seu Elissa Cartaginensium regina
- Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023, pp. 42-51 (paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3); pp. 93-99 (paragraph 6.2)

In addition to reading and translating these texts, students must gain a general knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D.

Adopted texts

1) For the Latin texts of Virgilius and Apuleius, the instructors will provide a reader including texts, translations and notes.
2) In addition to these texts, students must gain ageneral knowledge of the history of Latin literature until the II century A.D., provided by a good high school textbook (e.g. G.B. Conte, "Letteratura latina", Firenze, Le Monnier, available in different editions).
3) Students are required to use a good Latin grammar textbook. Those who are new to the study of the Latin language might use M. Fucecchi, L. Graverini, "La lingua latina, Fondamenti di morfologia e sintassi", 2nd edition, Le Monnier 2016.

Bibliography

Further readings (suggested, not required): - Apuleio, Metamorfosi, vol. II: libri IV-VI, a cura di L. Nicolini, C. Lazzarini e N. Campodonico, trad. di L. Graverini, Milano: Fondazione Lorenzo Valla, Mondadori, 2023. - Luca Graverini, "Come si deve leggere un romanzo: narratori, personaggi e lettori nelle Metamorfosi di Apuleio", in "Collected Studies on the Roman Novel / Ensayos sobre la novela romana", ed. by M. Carmignani, L. Graverini, B. Todd Lee, Brujas: Córdoba 2013, pp.119-139. - Sergio Casali, "Virgilio: guida all'Eneide", Roma: Carocci, 2023 - Paola Bono, Maria Vittoria Tessitore, "Il mito di Didone : avventure di una regina tra secoli e culture", Milano: Bruno Mondadori, 1998

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the Latin language is a requirement for this course. Students who have not previously studied Latin are encouraged to attend the course "Introduzione al latino universitario".

Study modes

The course mainly involves face-to-face lessons. We shall read, analyze and comment the Latin texts listed in the syllabus. We shall also study the Latin prosody and the metric of the hexameter, as well as the dialogue between the Latin literature and the Western culture.

Frequency modes

Lessons will be in presence. Given the nature of the course, attendance is key to attaining its learning objectives. Students who cannot attend are asked to contact the instructors.

Exam modes

Oral exam. The student will be asked to read, translate and analyze a passage from the Latin texts listed above. The exam will assess his/her linguistic and text analysis skills. He/she will also be expected to answer questions about the main features of Latin literature, as well as to make connections between authors, literary genres and the different forms of written production in the ancient Roman world.