54
Greek Language and Literature
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI "L'ORIENTALE"
Overview
Date/time interval
Syllabus
Course Objectives (2)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS
At the end of the course, students will have acquired a
broad knowledge of the main poetic genres of Greek literature from the
Archaic to the Hellenistic period. They will also learn about the paradigmatic role that these genres played in the formation of Latin literary culture and the
ways in which classical literary texts were received during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Based on the knowledge acquired, students should be able to
1. recognise the fundamental characteristics of the poetic genres
studied; 2. to distinguish within the same genre texts
belonging to different historical periods; 3. to recognise the elements of
conservation and innovation in the developments that the different genres underwent
in different eras; 4. to be aware of the presence of the
“classic” in modern European and non-European literature.
FURTHER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Autonomy of judgement:
Students will be encouraged to independently develop the
knowledge acquired, which may be assessed, especially
with regard to the analysis of literary texts, from a perspective
different from that of the teacher.
Communication skills:
Students will acquire the ability to communicate effectively
correctly, using specialist language, the contents of the
lessons. They will also have to demonstrate that they are able to argue
effectively their point of view in a short written essay (approx. 10
pages) on a topic of their choice but consistent with the issues
raised during the lessons.
Learning skills:
Students will develop the skills necessary to continue
their study of ancient literature. They will also be able to
orient themselves independently, thanks to the bibliographic tools used, on
topics in the history of ancient literature.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS
At the end of the course, students will have acquired a
broad knowledge of the main poetic genres of Greek literature from the
Archaic to the Hellenistic period. They will also learn about the paradigmatic role that these genres played in the formation of Latin literary culture and the
ways in which classical literary texts were received during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Based on the knowledge acquired, students should be able to
1. recognise the fundamental characteristics of the poetic genres
studied; 2. to distinguish within the same genre texts
belonging to different historical periods; 3. to recognise the elements of
conservation and innovation in the developments that the different genres underwent
in different eras; 4. to be aware of the presence of the
“classic” in modern European and non-European literature.
FURTHER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Autonomy of judgement:
Students will be encouraged to independently develop the
knowledge acquired, which may be assessed, especially
with regard to the analysis of literary texts, from a perspective
different from that of the teacher.
Communication skills:
Students will acquire the ability to communicate effectively
correctly, using specialist language, the contents of the
lessons. They will also have to demonstrate that they are able to argue
effectively their point of view in a short written essay (approx. 10
pages) on a topic of their choice but consistent with the issues
raised during the lessons.
Learning skills:
Students will develop the skills necessary to continue
their study of ancient literature. They will also be able to
orient themselves independently, thanks to the bibliographic tools used, on
topics in the history of ancient literature.
Course Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites or preparatory courses.
Teaching Methods (2)
Teaching activities will take place through 1. lectures,
supported by PowerPoint presentations; 2. guided reading of sample texts.
Students are expected to actively participate in the analysis of
the texts, which will be based on the reading class methodology.
Teaching activities will take place through 1. lectures,
supported by PowerPoint presentations; 2. guided reading of sample texts.
Students are expected to actively participate in the analysis of
the texts, which will be based on the reading class methodology.
Assessment Methods (2)
The final exam will be entirely oral and will aim to
verify:
1. the level of knowledge of the course content;
2. the ability to apply the knowledge acquired to texts not read
during the course;
3. the ability to use technical terminology correctly.
The exam interview will begin with a discussion of the paper produced
by the student
student on a freely chosen topic, but related to the subject matter of the
course. During the discussion of the paper, the student must demonstrate
the ability to argue clearly and respond to the
teacher's comments.
Language of the exam: Italian.
Assessment criteria. The final mark will be the average of the assessments
based on the following parameters:
The assessment areas during the exam will be as follows:
- Assessment of the paper
- Knowledge of the course content
- Correct use of technical terminology
- Ability to apply knowledge to new problems
The following grades will be applied for each assessment area:
Excellent: 30 with honours/ 30
Very good: 29-27
Good: 26-23
Satisfactory: 22-18
Unsatisfactory <18
The final mark will be the average of the marks obtained for each observation point.
The final exam will be entirely oral and will aim to
verify:
1. the level of knowledge of the course content;
2. the ability to apply the knowledge acquired to texts not read
during the course;
3. the ability to use technical terminology correctly.
The exam interview will begin with a discussion of the paper produced
by the student
student on a freely chosen topic, but related to the subject matter of the
course. During the discussion of the paper, the student must demonstrate
the ability to argue clearly and respond to the
teacher's comments.
Language of the exam: Italian.
Assessment criteria. The final mark will be the average of the assessments
based on the following parameters:
The assessment areas during the exam will be as follows:
Assessment of the paper
Knowledge of the course content
Correct use of technical terminology
Ability to apply knowledge to new problems
The following grades will be applied for each assessment area:
Excellent: 30 with honours/ 30
Very good: 29-27
Good: 26-23
Satisfactory: 22-18
Unsatisfactory <18
The final mark will be the average of the marks obtained for each observation point.
Texts (2)
Handouts and photocopies in PDF format, PowerPoint presentations will be available at the beginning of the course in the teaching materials folder of the Team.
Sofocle, Antigone. Edipo re. Edipo a Colono, a cura di F. Ferrari, Milano :
Rizzoli (BUR), 1982.
Aristofane, Lisistrata, edited by G. Paduano, Milano : Rizzoli (BUR), 1998.
L. Sbardella - R. Palmisciano - A. Ercolani, La parola e il canto. Incontri
con la cultura e la letteratura greca, Vol. I. L’età arcaica (con percorsi di
cittadinanza), Milano : Signorelli, 2022 (chapp. 1-5 with anthology).
L. Sbardella, Oralità. Da Omero ai mass media, Roma : Carocci, 2006.
For students who do not attend classes, in addition to the reference texts, they are required to read L. Sbardella - R. Palmisciano - A.
Ercolani, La parola e il canto. Incontri con la cultura e la letteratura greca,
Vol. III. L’età ellenistica, pp. 114-163, 168-188 (+ una unità di Callimaco a
scelta), 237-254 (+ una unità di Apollonio Rodio a scelta), 308-316 (+U6
e U8), 400-406 (+U1 e U2), 624-652, 800-807.
Handouts and photocopies in PDF format, PowerPoint presentations will be available at the beginning of the course in the teaching materials folder of the Team.
Sofocle, Antigone. Edipo re. Edipo a Colono, a cura di F. Ferrari, Milano :
Rizzoli (BUR), 1982.
Aristofane, Lisistrata, edited by G. Paduano, Milano : Rizzoli (BUR), 1998.
L. Sbardella - R. Palmisciano - A. Ercolani, La parola e il canto. Incontri
con la cultura e la letteratura greca, Vol. I. L’età arcaica (con percorsi di
cittadinanza), Milano : Signorelli, 2022 (chapp. 1-5 with anthology).
L. Sbardella, Oralità. Da Omero ai mass media, Roma : Carocci, 2006.
For students who do not attend classes, in addition to the reference texts, they are required to read L.Sbardella - R. Palmisciano - A.
Ercolani, La parola e il canto. Incontri con la cultura e la letteratura greca,
Vol. III. L’età ellenistica, pp. 114-163, 168-188 (+ una unità di Callimaco a
scelta), 237-254 (+ una unità di Apollonio Rodio a scelta), 308-316 (+U6
e U8), 400-406 (+U1 e U2), 624-652, 800-807.
Contents (2)
1. Introduction to the course. The Greeks and us: a difficult relationship.
2. Introduction to the Greek history.
3. Orality Aurality and Literacy in the Greek culture.
4. The epic Cycle.
5. Hesiod's poetry.
6. Literary genres and theoccasions for poetic performance.
7. Choral poetry. The victory ode as a case study.
8. Symposium and sympotic poetry.
9. The Greek theatre: an introduction. The theatre as a rite and as a
spectacle.
10. Athenian tragedy, comedy, and satyric drama. The politic meaning of
the Greek theatre.
11. Hellenistic culture.
12. Hellenistic poetry.
13. Greek poetry in Rome.
1. Introduction to the course. The Greeks and us: a difficult relationship.
2. Introduction to the Greek history.
3. Orality Aurality and Literacy in the Greek culture.
4. The epic Cycle.
5. Hesiod's poetry.
6. Literary genres and theoccasions for poetic performance.
7. Choral poetry. The victory ode as a case study.
8. Symposium and sympotic poetry.
9. The Greek theatre: an introduction. The theatre as a rite and as a
spectacle.
10. Athenian tragedy, comedy, and satyric drama. The politic meaning of
the Greek theatre.
11. Hellenistic culture.
12. Hellenistic poetry.
13. Greek poetry in Rome.
Course Language (2)
Lessons will be held in Italian language.
Lessons will be held in italian language
More information (2)
Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Students who do not attend classes are asked to contact the teacher to receive the necessary information regarding the topics to be studied, the preparation of the paper, and the exam procedures. Email address: rpalmisciano@unior.it
Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Students who do not attend classes are asked to contact the teacher to
receive the necessary information regarding the topics to be studied, the
preparation of the paper, and the exam procedures. Email address: rpalmisciano@unior.it