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).
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B) Tools used by epigraphists: epigraphic collections (both paper and digital), repertories, and bibliographic guides. Understanding of epigraphists' technical codes.
C) How to edit a Greek inscription.
D) The history of writing in the Greek world.
E) Reading some inscriptions to understand the archaic alphabets.
F) Different epigraphic typologies.
G) Analysis of selected inscriptions (reading, translation, dating, palaeographic commentary, historical and typological interpretation).
H) Drafting an epigraphic work exercise.
2) M. GUARDUCCI, Epigrafia greca, I, Roma 20052, pp. 391-487.
3) A. CHANIOTIS, Listening to Stones. Orality and Emotions in Ancient Inscriptions, in J. DAVIES - J. WILKES (eds.), Epigraphy and the Historical Sciences, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2012, pp. 299-328.
4) Materials provided by the teacher.
Programme
A) Definition of epigraphy.B) Tools used by epigraphists: epigraphic collections (both paper and digital), repertories, and bibliographic guides. Understanding of epigraphists' technical codes.
C) How to edit a Greek inscription.
D) The history of writing in the Greek world.
E) Reading some inscriptions to understand the archaic alphabets.
F) Different epigraphic typologies.
G) Analysis of selected inscriptions (reading, translation, dating, palaeographic commentary, historical and typological interpretation).
H) Drafting an epigraphic work exercise.
Core Documentation
1) M. GUARDUCCI, L'Epigrafia greca dalle origini al tardo impero, Roma, Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato, 1987 (and later reprintings).2) M. GUARDUCCI, Epigrafia greca, I, Roma 20052, pp. 391-487.
3) A. CHANIOTIS, Listening to Stones. Orality and Emotions in Ancient Inscriptions, in J. DAVIES - J. WILKES (eds.), Epigraphy and the Historical Sciences, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2012, pp. 299-328.
4) Materials provided by the teacher.
Attendance
Due to the technical nature of the course and its seminar structure (active student participation is expected), the examination is intended primarily for students who attend the course (attendance is required for 24 out of 36 hours). Attendance is verified periodically by roll call.Type of evaluation
In order to take the exam, students must submit a written paper containing the study of an epigraph assigned by the teacher during the course. This paper should include a transcription, translation and brief typological commentary, according to instructions that will be provided in good time. Students must submit this paper at least seven days before the oral examination The examination will consist of a discussion of the paper and an assessment of the knowledge required for the course, including topics and epigraphs covered in class and in the textbook. Regarding the epigraphic texts studied during the course, students must demonstrate their ability to correctly read, translate and analyse the grammar and syntax of the texts.