B1666 - Greek Literature and its Modern Reception (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to know the most important authors and works of the ancient Greek literature, focusing on the different genres and the cultural context. Besides, she/he will be able to assess their influence on Italian and European literature during the modern and contemporary age: 'reception' will be investigated in a wide range of meanings, from translation to original works inspired by the literature of the ancient Greek culture.

Course contents

Greek tragic women: Clytemnestra and Medea.

 

1. Introduction to the ancient Greek literature and its modern reception.

2. Aeschylus, Agamemnon

3. Euripides, Medea

4. Jean de la Péruse, Médée

5. Valeria Parrella, Il verdetto

 

The ancient Greek texts will be read in an English translation. The modern works must be read in the original language (or an Italian translation).

Readings/Bibliography

1. Lecture notes, slides.

[Optional]: K.J. Dover (and others), Ancient Greek Literature, Oxford 1980.

2. A.H. Sommerstein, Aeschylus. Oresteia, Cambridge (Mass.)-London 2008, pp. 1-205 (only the English translation).

3. D. Kovacs, Euripides. Cyclops - Alcestis - Medea, Cambridge (Mass.)-London 1994, pp. 275-413 (only the English translation).

4. M. De Poli, Jean de la Péruse. Medea, Sarzana-Lugano 2023.

5. V. Parrella, Il verdetto, Milano 2007.

 

Additional readings for non-attending students: 1) B. Goward, Aeschylus: Agamemnon, London 2005; 2) W. Allan, Euripides: Medea, London 2002.

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars.

Assessment methods

Test.

The oral test consists in an oral interview which has the aim of evaluating the critical and methodological ability of the students. The students will be invited to discuss the texts on the course programme. The student must demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the bibliography in the course programme.

Assessment.

18-22 The student has a mnemonic and general knowledge of the texts and topics. The student scarcely uses terms and language of literary criticism.

23-27 The student has a good knowledge of the texts and topics. The student mostly uses terms and language of literary criticism.

28-30 The student has a complete knowledge of the texts and topics. The student always uses terms and language of literary criticism in an appropriate way.

30L The student has a complete and accurate knowledge of the texts and topics. The student always uses terms and language of literary criticism in an appropriate way. The student can efford a personal contribution to the subjects of the course.

Teaching tools

Texts, slides, copies uploaded to "Virtuale".

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Office hours

See the website of Mattia De Poli