The student will acquire the essential knowledge on the subject (origin and development of alphabetic writing in Greece, characteristics of local alphabets, type of inscriptions and related supports, sector bibliography, specialized IT tools, etc.). He will also learn the fundamental techniques and conventions for the filing and for the edition of epigraphic texts. Through reading and exegesis of epigraphic texts, he will approach more directly some aspects of Greek civilization (above all political, institutional, social).
teacher profile teaching materials
B) M. Guarducci, Epigrafia greca, I, Roma 2005, pp. 391-487.
C) Material which will be provided by the teacher during classes
Programme
The course aims to offer: a) a general introduction to the discipline (origins and development of the alphabetical writing in Greece, characteristics of the local alphabets, different kinds of inscriptions and supports, specific literature, specific IT tools); b) practice on inscriptions, in order to gain the knowledge of basic technics and conventions for classifying, recording, filing and editing epigraphical texts; c) reading and historical- critical examination of epigraphical texts of different kind.Core Documentation
A) M. Guarducci, L'Epigrafia greca dalle origini al tardo impero, Roma, Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato, 1987.B) M. Guarducci, Epigrafia greca, I, Roma 2005, pp. 391-487.
C) Material which will be provided by the teacher during classes
Reference Bibliography
M. Guarducci, L'Epigrafia greca dalle origini al tardo impero, Roma, Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato, 1987 (e successive ristampe).Type of delivery of the course
Frontal lessons and practical trainingAttendance
Optative, but highly recommended.Type of evaluation
Oral. In order to be able to take the exam, at least ten days before the oral examination students must supply a written paper with the edition (lemma, transcription, translation and typological commentary, according to indications which will be offered in time) of an inscription selected by the teacher during the course. The exam consists of a debate on the paper supplied by the student and will test the knowledge of the course contents (topics and inscriptions discussed in the classes, handbook). About the inscriptions discussed during the course, students are expected to be able to read, translate and analyse (grammatically and syntactically) them.