The course aims to provide basic notions related to the transmission of texts (manuscripts and printed) and to their philological analysis. Several philological methodologies will be illustrated with special attention to the methods of Lachmann and Bédier and how they were applied to some  works of the Italian literature from the origins until the modern age. Some lessons will be devoted to the authorial philology.

The course will be divided into two parts: 1) An overview of some disciplines directly related to philology, such as paleography and codicology; basic notions about the text transmission (manuscripts and printed texts), about the Lachmann' s method (its characteristics and application) and about that of Bédier; notions of authorial philology. 2) Analysis of some of the most significant critical editions of the Italian literature from the Origins to the Modern Era.

Before following the lessons it is desirable to have passed the exam of Italian linguistics. The knowledge of the Latin language is highly recommended, although not compulsory.

The student must show that he/she has acquired the basic knowledge and skills related to the transmission of ancient and modern texts (manuscripts and printed), and to the main methodologies of critical edition. He/She is required to possess the full knowledge of the main characteristics of the tradition of the authors of the Italian literature object of the course, showing that he/she has acquired the analytical skills and the mastery of the technical language of discipline.

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

Teaching materials (such as slides, lecture notes, tutorials) and specific communications of the teacher can be found within the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Classes, exercises, guided tours.

Attendance

Compulsory attendance for the 80% of the classes hours amount.

Course books

In addition to all materials and texts that will be distributed during classes, for the examination will be required the knowledge of:

1. LUCIA CESARINI MARTINELLI, La filologia, Roma, Editori Riuniti, 1984 [disponibile in Blended learning].

2. PASQUALE STOPPELLI, Filologia della letteratura italiana. Nuova edizione, Roma, Carocci, 2019, only pp. 17-150.

Assessment

Oral exam. Since Philology is a technical discipline that requires a specific vocabulary, this choice of an oral exam was made in order to enhance the capability of the individual student in relation to oral skills.

- They will give rise to evaluations of excellence: the student's possession of good critical and in-depth skills; the ability to connect the main topics dealt with in the course; the use of an appropriate language with respect to the specific nature of the discipline.

- They will give rise to discrete evaluations: the student's possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relative critical capacity and connection between the themes dealt with: the use of an appropriate language.

-  They will give rise to sufficient evaluations: the achievement of minimal knowledge on the subjects dealt with by the student, even if there are some training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

- They will give rise to negative evaluations: difficulty of orientation of the student with respect to the topics dealt with in the exam texts; training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

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

Self-directed learning.

Attendance

Students are required to contact the professor to receive general information and to agree on the program.

Course books

  

1. LUCIA CESARINI MARTINELLI, La filologia, Roma, Editori Riuniti, 1984 [available on Blended learning].

2. PASQUALE STOPPELLI, Filologia della letteratura italiana. Nuova edizione, Roma, Carocci, 2019.

3. Glossario, in MICHELANGELO ZACCARELLO, L'edizione critica del testo letterario. Primo corso di filologia italiana, Milano, Mondadori, 2017, pp. 183-211 [available on Blended learning].

Assessment

Oral exam. Since Philology is a technical discipline that requires a specific vocabulary, this choice of an oral exam was made in order to enhance the capability of the individual student in relation to oral skills.

- They will give rise to evaluations of excellence: the student's possession of good critical and in-depth skills; the ability to connect the main topics dealt with in the course; the use of an appropriate language with respect to the specific nature of the discipline.

- They will give rise to discrete evaluations: the student's possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relative critical capacity and connection between the themes dealt with: the use of an appropriate language.

-  They will give rise to sufficient evaluations: the achievement of minimal knowledge on the subjects dealt with by the student, even if there are some training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

- They will give rise to negative evaluations: difficulty of orientation of the student with respect to the topics dealt with in the exam texts; training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

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.