Objectives
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).
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ILARIA MORRESI Teacher profile
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.
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PAOLINO ONOFRIO MONELLA Teacher profile
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.
- Academic year: 2023/2024
- Curriculum: Curriculum unico
- Year: Second year
- Semester: Yearly
- SSD: L-FIL-LET/04
- CFU: 6
- Attività formative di base
- Ambito disciplinare: Lingue e letterature classiche
- Lecture (Hours): 42
- CFU: 6
- SSD: L-FIL-LET/04