ID:
LC022
Duration (hours):
63
CFU:
9
SSD:
Lingua e letteratura greca
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
HUMANITIES/LETTERE CLASSICHE Year: 1
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (01/10/2026 - 31/01/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course is in line with the learning objectives of the BA course in “Lettere” and prepares for further study of the disciplines in MA courses and postgraduate degree courses.
SKILLS
At the end of the course the student should:
- gain a broad knowledge of the main authors and genres of ancient Greek literature;
- learn how to use the basic methodologies to study Greek literary texts;
- be able to translate Greek texts from the original language into Italian;
- be able to critically interpret ancient texts;
- develop awareness of the fundamental value of ancient civilizations for modern cultures.
SELF ASSESSMENT
The student will develop enough confidence to translate from ancient
Greek independently. Moreover, the student will gain independence of thought in analyzing and interpreting ancient texts, as well as in researching, collecting and discussing critical studies. Communicative skills
The student should be able to discuss the main subject matters both orally and in writing. In particular students should use the precise and appropriate terminology related to the specific discipline.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of ancient Greek.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, and seminars by Italian and foreign specialists.
Assessment Methods
Written and oral exam with final marks (out of thirty.) The written test consists of eight multiple choice questions on Greek morphology and syntax plus two open questions on the history of literature. To take the oral students must pass the written test. The grading scale goes from 1 to 30 with honours (cum laude): 1-17 fail, 18-21 sufficient, 22-24 fair, 25- 27 good, 28-29 very good, 30-30 with honours (cum laude) excellent.
Students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), or other special educational needs may be granted individualized arrangements during examinations, in accordance with current legislation and with the provisions of the University Charter of Services (https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unich.it%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024-02%2Fcarta_dei_servizi_0.pdf&e=8eedb6e7&h=907eddc9&f=y&p=y&m=4hZld02wftzMl9d), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor.
In order to request compensatory and exemption measures, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service and follow the procedure set out in the Charter of Services.
Students are advised to contact the instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to obtain information about the examination format and the measures that may be granted.
For guidance and information about the various services offered by the University, students may contact the Departmental Faculty Representative, Prof. Ilaria Zamuner (ilaria.zamuner@unich.it).
Students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), or other special educational needs may be granted individualized arrangements during examinations, in accordance with current legislation and with the provisions of the University Charter of Services (https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unich.it%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024-02%2Fcarta_dei_servizi_0.pdf&e=8eedb6e7&h=907eddc9&f=y&p=y&m=4hZld02wftzMl9d), subject to prior agreement with the course instructor.
In order to request compensatory and exemption measures, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service and follow the procedure set out in the Charter of Services.
Students are advised to contact the instructor during the teaching period, or in any case well in advance of the examination date, in order to obtain information about the examination format and the measures that may be granted.
For guidance and information about the various services offered by the University, students may contact the Departmental Faculty Representative, Prof. Ilaria Zamuner (ilaria.zamuner@unich.it).
Texts
- Homer, Iliad, book I: recommended edition D.B. Monro, T.W. Allen, Homeri Ilias, Oxford, any reprint; recommended Italian translation G. Cerri, Omero. Iliade, comment by A. Gostoli, BUR, Milano 2003.
- Homer, Odyssey, book IX: A. Heubeck (ed.), Omero. Odissea. Libri IX-XII, , trans. G.A. Privitera, A. Mondadori, Milano, various reprint.
- G. Perrotta-B. Gentili-C. Catenacci, Polinnia. Poesia greca arcaica. D'Anna Editore, Messina-Firenze 2007 (III ed.).
- Euripides, Medea (ed. recommended H. van Looy [ed.], Stuttgart-Leipzig 1992): ll. 1-409; 446-662; 764-824; 1002-1080; 1121-1419.
- a handbook of history of Greek literature, to be chosen amongst: D. Del Corno, Letteratura greca, Principato, Milano 1995; L.E. Rossi, Letteratura greca, Firenze, Le Monnier, 1995; G.A. Privitera-R. Pretagostini, Storie e forme della letteratura greca, Torino, Einaudi, 1997; G. Guidorizzi, Letteratura greca. Da Omero al secolo VI d.C., Mondadori, Milano 2002; A. Rodighiero, S. Mazzoldi, D. Piovan, Con parole alate. Autori, testi e contesti della letteratura greca, Zanichelli, Bologna 2020 (or any other handbook approved by Professor Catenacci).
- as a supporting tool for exercises on metre, students will use B. Gentili- L. Lomiento, Metrica e ritmica. Storia delle forme poetiche nella Grecia antica, Mondadori, Milano 2003.
- a dictionary of classical mythology is recommended, e.g. P. Grimal, Enciclopedia della mitologia, Garzanti, Milano (any reprint).
Contents
PRINCIPLES OF GREEK LITERATURE
The course is divided in two parts. The first part will deal with topics related to the literary, historical and cultural framing of the most important authors and genres of Greek literature, from its origins to the late ancient age. Analyses will be carried out on original Greek texts.
The second part will focus on the analysis and critical interpretation of the poetry of Homer's Odyssey, book IX.
Course Language
Italian
More information
There will be an entry test to assess the knowledge of Greek. Courses in Greek grammar and translation will complete the teaching modules.
A series of lessons and exercises on metrics will be given in the first module.
Non-attending students are required to contact professor Catenacci.
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