20702454-2 - LETTERATURA GRECA II L.M.

The aim of the course is the acquisition of advanced knowledge and the improvement of the skills previously acquired in the field of Greek literature. Through the study and translation of a text or a selection of different texts in the original language according to a research and investigation path presented on the same from various points of view (historical, literary, philological and performative or dramaturgical), also through laboratory or seminar experiences, the student will be able to acquire a wide-ranging critical and philological methodological competence that allows him to face the exegesis of any other Greek literary text, from the archaic age to the Hellenistic age.

Curriculum

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Programme


UNIT TITLE (number of hours; number of ECTS)
Fragments from the Stage. The early Euripidean Tragedies, from Telephus (438 BC) to Bellerophon (428 a. C.). 36 hours, 6 ECTS

EXAMINATION TYPE (oral / written)
The type of examination is oral and evaluates:
1) the mastery of the subject
2) the ability in translating ancient Greek texts
3) the critical capacities and the skills in identifying and formulating problems

PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE
It is important that students attend as many classes as possible.
Preliminary knowledge of Ancient Greek language is required.


SEMESTER
Second semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on Euripides’ early tragedies and the problem of reconstructing, interpreting, editing these fragmentary texts. Reading selected fragments of the most important tragedies and other relevant contemporary sources, such as Aristophanes, this course will assess the revolutionary character of Euripidean staging since its first phase. In fact, the aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Euripidean fragments, from the philological, linguistic, literary and dramaturgical standpoint.

PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE
It is necessary to have knowledge of early Euripidean dramas, first of all Alcestis, Medea and Hippolytus; therefore, it is highly recommended to read these dramas in a modern bilingual edition.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
As for Euripides’ fragments, the reference edition is R. Kannicht TrGF V volume, tomi I-II, Göttingen 2004.
As for ancient drama, it is highly recommended to read:
E. Medda- V. Di Benedetto, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997, Einaudi,
V. Di Benedetto, Euripide: teatro e società, Torino Einaudi 1971.

E-MAIL
adeleteresa.cozzoli@uniroma3.it


Core Documentation

BIBLIOGRAPHY
As for Euripides’ fragments, the reference edition is R. Kannicht TrGF V volume, tomi I-II, Göttingen 2004.
As for ancient drama, it is highly recommended to read:
E. Medda- V. Di Benedetto, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997, Einaudi,
V. Di Benedetto, Euripide: teatro e società, Torino Einaudi 1971.

Reference Bibliography

1) M. Di Marco, La tragedia greca, Carocci 2000 V. Di Benedetto- E. Medda, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997 2) Medea nella Letteratura e nell’arte a c. di B. Gentili e F. Perusino, Venezia 2000

Type of delivery of the course

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will focus on Euripides’ early tragedies and the problem of reconstructing, interpreting, editing these fragmentary texts. Reading selected fragments of the most important tragedies and other relevant contemporary sources, such as Aristophanes, this course will assess the revolutionary character of Euripidean staging since its first phase. In fact, the aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Euripidean fragments, from the philological, linguistic, literary and dramaturgical standpoint.

Attendance

It is important that students attend as many classes as possible.

Type of evaluation

EXAMINATION TYPE (oral) The type of examination is oral and evaluates: 1) the mastery of the subject 2) the ability in translating ancient Greek texts, also fragmentary 3) the critical capacities and the skills in identifying and formulating philological and textual problems

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme


UNIT TITLE (number of hours; number of ECTS)
Fragments from the Stage. The early Euripidean Tragedies, from Telephus (438 BC) to Bellerophon (428 a. C.). 36 hours, 6 ECTS

EXAMINATION TYPE (oral / written)
The type of examination is oral and evaluates:
1) the mastery of the subject
2) the ability in translating ancient Greek texts
3) the critical capacities and the skills in identifying and formulating problems

PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE
It is important that students attend as many classes as possible.
Preliminary knowledge of Ancient Greek language is required.


SEMESTER
Second semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on Euripides’ early tragedies and the problem of reconstructing, interpreting, editing these fragmentary texts. Reading selected fragments of the most important tragedies and other relevant contemporary sources, such as Aristophanes, this course will assess the revolutionary character of Euripidean staging since its first phase. In fact, the aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Euripidean fragments, from the philological, linguistic, literary and dramaturgical standpoint.

PRELIMINARY KNOWLEDGE
It is necessary to have knowledge of early Euripidean dramas, first of all Alcestis, Medea and Hippolytus; therefore, it is highly recommended to read these dramas in a modern bilingual edition.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
As for Euripides’ fragments, the reference edition is R. Kannicht TrGF V volume, tomi I-II, Göttingen 2004.
As for ancient drama, it is highly recommended to read:
E. Medda- V. Di Benedetto, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997, Einaudi,
V. Di Benedetto, Euripide: teatro e società, Torino Einaudi 1971.

E-MAIL
adeleteresa.cozzoli@uniroma3.it


Core Documentation

BIBLIOGRAPHY
As for Euripides’ fragments, the reference edition is R. Kannicht TrGF V volume, tomi I-II, Göttingen 2004.
As for ancient drama, it is highly recommended to read:
E. Medda- V. Di Benedetto, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997, Einaudi,
V. Di Benedetto, Euripide: teatro e società, Torino Einaudi 1971.

Reference Bibliography

1) M. Di Marco, La tragedia greca, Carocci 2000 V. Di Benedetto- E. Medda, La tragedia sulla scena, Torino 1997 2) Medea nella Letteratura e nell’arte a c. di B. Gentili e F. Perusino, Venezia 2000

Type of delivery of the course

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will focus on Euripides’ early tragedies and the problem of reconstructing, interpreting, editing these fragmentary texts. Reading selected fragments of the most important tragedies and other relevant contemporary sources, such as Aristophanes, this course will assess the revolutionary character of Euripidean staging since its first phase. In fact, the aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Euripidean fragments, from the philological, linguistic, literary and dramaturgical standpoint.

Attendance

It is important that students attend as many classes as possible.

Type of evaluation

EXAMINATION TYPE (oral) The type of examination is oral and evaluates: 1) the mastery of the subject 2) the ability in translating ancient Greek texts, also fragmentary 3) the critical capacities and the skills in identifying and formulating philological and textual problems