The student is provided with a brief summary of the most relevant problems and historical developments of Latin literature, from the origins to II AD. He/she will get acquainted with crucial problems and personalities of Latin literature, and acquire basic methodologies of literary analysis, with a particular focus on topics suggested in class.

The syllabus is twofold. Its first section is a general part (PARTE ISTITUZIONALE), where the students work independently, improving and consolidating their knowledge of Latin literature (genres, development and personalities) through the perusal of a handbook or companion on the topic. The second section (CORSO MONOGRAFICO) is developed by the teacher, who will provide the students with a general survey on the dramatic production in Roman culture, including a history of Latin theatre, its origins and its main authors (Livius Andronicus, Naevius, Ennio, Plautus, Terentius, Seneca).

No former knowledge of the topic is required; however, a good knowledge of Roman History is recommended.

Good knowledge of the history and problems of Latin literature, with a particular focus on theatrical production.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Seminars and workshops on particular topics of the handbook may be offered.

Teaching

Lessons given by the module organizer; if so decided by the module organizer, seminars and workshops.

Attendance

No.

Course books

1. PARTE ISTITUZIONALE.
G. B. Conte, Letteratura Latina, Le Monnier (until Apuleio).

2. CORSO MONOGRAFICO.
Personal notes taken by the students while attending classes.

3. AUTHORS.
Students of curricula curricula Filosofico e Beni culturali Storico-Artistici will read (in italian)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Casina, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR.

Tito Maccio Plauto, Aulularia, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR. 

Publio Terenzio Afro, I fratelli, a cura di D. Del Corno, Milano, BUR.

Lucio Anneo Seneca, Fedra Medea, premessa al testo, introduzione e note di G. G. Biondi; traduzione di A. Traina, Milano, BUR (only Fedra).

Students of curricula Archeologico e Filologico-Letterario Classico e Filologico-Letterario Moderno will read (in latin)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Casina, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR. (vv. 1-88, 217-278, 720-758b)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Aulularia, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR. (280-405, 608-681, 727-789)

Lucio Anneo Seneca, Fedra Medea, premessa al testo, introduzione e note di G. G. Biondi; traduzione di A. Traina, Milano, BUR (sarà da preparare la sola Fedra). (vv. 1-178)

  

Introduction and notes to the works are required. Details of the required editions will be given to foreign students directly in classes.

Assessment

Assessment 1: written exam (test) - the student will answer to given questions on topics, which he will be acquainted with through the handbook and the lessons. Topics of the questions may cover: periodization and phases of Latin literature; main themes of Latin authors; features of language and style of Latin authors; history of Latin theatre; the texts required in section 3. Of Bibliography, including introductions. 
Assessment 2: oral exam - during the oral session, the written exam is discussed and dwelt upon by the examiner, and further questions are asked.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

The student will study on his own.

Attendance

No.

Course books

1. PARTE ISTITUZIONALE.
G. B. Conte, Letteratura Latina, Le Monnier (until Apuleio).

2. CORSO MONOGRAFICO.
W. Beare, I Romani a teatro, Bari, Editori Laterza.

3. AUTORI.
Students of curricula Filosofico e Beni culturali Storico-Artistici  will read (in italian)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Casina, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR.

Tito Maccio Plauto, Aulularia, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR.

Publio Terenzio Afro, I fratelli, a cura di D. Del Corno, Milano, BUR.

Lucio Anneo Seneca, Fedra Medea, premessa al testo, introduzione e note di G. G. Biondi; traduzione di A. Traina, Milano, BUR (only Fedra).

Students of Archeologico e Filologico-Letterario Classico e Filologico-Letterario Moderno will read (in latin)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Casina, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR. (vv. 1-88, 217-278, 720-758b)

Tito Maccio Plauto, Aulularia, introduzione di C. Questa, traduzione di M. Scandola, Milano, BUR. (280-405, 608-681, 727-789)

Lucio Anneo Seneca, Fedra Medea, premessa al testo, introduzione e note di G. G. Biondi; traduzione di A. Traina, Milano, BUR (sarà da preparare la sola Fedra). (vv. 1-178)

Introduction and notes to the works are required.

Assessment

The same for attending students.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Documents and materials will be given to the students through a Facebook group, ‘Lineamenti di letteratura latina a.a. 2015-2016', where all the students will be asked to enlist.