Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Lettere - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Foreign language B1 (CB Test): English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
3
E
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 course to be chosen among the following
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Foreign language B1 (CB Test): English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 course to be chosen among the following
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Other activitites
6
F
-

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Teaching code

4S02182

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-FIL-LET/05 - CLASSICAL PHILOLOGY

Period

First half of Semester 1 , Second half of Semester 1

Learning outcomes

The course aims to introduce students to the study of Greek and Latin philology. At the end of the course the student must demonstrate:
1) knowledge of the meaning of the concept of classical philology from the ancient world to the present;
2) basic knowledge of the philological method as a method of reading and interpreting a written text and documenting the textual state of the documents;
3) knowledge about the transmission of Greek and Latin texts and the techniques of constituting a critical text;
4) ability to use critical editions and to read a critical apparatus.

Program

The first part of the course is an introduction to the concept of classical philology; The second part will focus on reading passages of Greek and Latin literature with attention to the tradition of the text and to its constitution.

Prerequisites: the basic knowledge to the classical languages is indispensable.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Maas, Paul Critica del testo Storia e Letteratura 2017
Stock, Fabio I classici dal papiro a Internet Carocci 2012
Fausto Montana La filologia ellenistica. Lineamenti di una storia culturale Pavia University Press 2012
Braccini, Tommaso La scienza dei testi antichi. Introduzione alla filologia classica Le Monnier Università 2017
Lanza Diego, Ugolini Gherardo (a cura di), Storia della filologia classica Carocci 2016

Examination Methods

Expected knowledge and skills will be verified through an oral exam.
Preparation will be considered adequate if the student demonstrates the following abilities:
1) Accurate and thorough exposure of the topics learned in the mdule, mastering the vocabulary and the terminology relating to the philological method;
2) articulated re-elaboration of the contents of the module;
3) ability to read, translate, and interpret the texts presented and discussed in the classroom.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE