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Latin literature (i)
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Romance Philology (i) (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S01304
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-FIL-LET/09 - ROMANCE PHILOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS
Period
CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The goal of the course is to train students in the basic knowledge of Romance philology and of his methods, i.e. the historical and comparative study of Romance languages and literatures during the Middle Ages. The course is designed as a general introduction, and has the aim to provide an introduction to textual criticism, Romance linguistics and Early Romance Texts.
Prerequisites and basic notions
None.
Program
The course is designed as a general introduction, divided into three parts:
1) Textual criticism: this part will offer an overview on the main methods of editing a medieval text.
2) Romance linguistics: this section will give the basic linguistic knowledge of how the Romance languages evolved from Latin. Early Romance Texts
3) Romance Epics: A selection of the most representative passages of the "Chanson de Roland" will be read, translated and commented during this part of the course.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- 1. Paolo Chiesa, “Elementi di critica testuale”, Bologna, Pàtron, 2012, capp. 1, 2, 4.
2. Paolo Gresti, “Introduzione alla linguistica romanza”, Bologna, Pàtron, 2016, capp. 1, 2, 4 e 5.
3. “La canzone di Orlando”, a cura di M. Bensi, introduzione di C. Segre, traduzione di R. Lo Cascio, Milano, Rizzoli, 1985 (o ristampe successive).
4. Erich Auerbach, “La nomina di Orlando a capo della retroguardia dell’esercito franco”, in Id., “Mimesis: il realismo nella letteratura occidentale”, Torino, Einaudi, 1956, vol. 1, pp. 107-135. (verrà reso disponibile su moodle).
- Further materials will be available on moodle.
- Notes from the course and materials available on moodle.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
- frontal lessons (36 hours) (1) With regard to attending students, the teaching methods consist of frontal lessons dedicated to the thematic areas of the course. In the classroom, the active and participatory intervention of students will be encouraged, thus giving them the opportunity to verify the knowledge acquired from time to time. (2) The e-learning platform is used for active communication between teacher and students, to provide further support material and to report any opportunities for further study related to the discipline (conferences, seminars, presentations, etc.). (3) With regard to non-attending students, the teaching methods consist of supporting the teacher in the study of the manual and the previously agreed reference texts (non-attending students must contact the teacher from the start of the academic year). .). Any further updates will be made available to the student in good time through the e-learning platform. Furthermore, throughout the academic year, the individual reception service managed by the teacher is available, at the times indicated on the web pages and constantly updated.
Learning assessment procedures
Final oral examination. A written test will be scheduled only for students attending the classes of the 'introduttivo'. The oral examination aims at evaluating the student's knowledge, with special reference to the texts read during the lectures; general knowledge of the companions in use will be checked, as well. Erasmus students will be informed during the lectures about the oral examination.
Evaluation criteria
EVALUATION For each of the three parts a maximum of 10 out of thirty is awarded. The sum of the scores of the evaluations will form the final mark, expressed out of thirty, on the basis of knowledge, effectiveness and promptness of the responses, of the property of language. For Erasmus students, the teacher will clarify the contents and methods of the test in class. ** Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher to agree on the program to take to the exam.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The vote is unique and is expressed out of thirty.
Exam language
Italiano
