The student through the reading of one or more authors will deepen the knowledge of Greek literature and the socio-cultural phenomena that condition the formation, dynamism, transformation and continuity of his literary genres.
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Euripides’ Medea. The Tragedy of eros. 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 knowledgle of Ancient Greek language is required.
SEMESTER
First semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will focus on Euripides’ Medea, one of the most important tragedies in classical antiquity, considering both the characteristics of Euripides’ revolutionary staging in the context of 5th century Athenian tragedy and the role of this drama within the Euripidean corpus. The aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Medea, including its dramaturgical value and literary meaning.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1) The student can choose one of the two following introductory works:
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
E-MAIL
adeleteresa.cozzoli@uniroma3.it
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1) The student can choose one of the two following introductory works:
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
Programme
UNIT TITLE (number of hours; number of ECTS)Euripides’ Medea. The Tragedy of eros. 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 knowledgle of Ancient Greek language is required.
SEMESTER
First semester
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will focus on Euripides’ Medea, one of the most important tragedies in classical antiquity, considering both the characteristics of Euripides’ revolutionary staging in the context of 5th century Athenian tragedy and the role of this drama within the Euripidean corpus. The aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Medea, including its dramaturgical value and literary meaning.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1) The student can choose one of the two following introductory works:
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
adeleteresa.cozzoli@uniroma3.it
Core Documentation
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1) The student can choose one of the two following introductory works:
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
Reference Bibliography
BIBLIOGRAPHY 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 2000Type of delivery of the course
SEMESTER First semester COURSE DESCRIPTION The course will focus on Euripides’ Medea, one of the most important tragedies in classical antiquity, considering both the characteristics of Euripides’ revolutionary staging in the context of 5th century Athenian tragedy and the role of this drama within the Euripidean corpus. The aim of this course is to provide a deep understanding of Medea, including its dramaturgical value and literary meaning.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 texts 3) the critical capacities and the skills in identifying and formulating philological and textual problems