
Ancient Literature (Greek)
Code: 104227Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Studies | OB | 4 |
| English and Classics Studies | OP | 3 |
| English and Classics Studies | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Joan Pages Cebrian
- Email :
- joan.pages.cebrian@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
[PREVIEW 1: This teaching guide uses language in its formal academic register according to established usages, grammatical conventions and common sense.]
[PREVIEW 2: this guide is written in Catalan. The Spanish and English versions are translations. In case of ambiguity resulting from the translation, the literalness of the original version in Catalan will always be taken into account]
The subject presupposes basic knowledge of Greek literature. The student of Ancient Sciences has already studied subjects of epic and dramatic genre. On the other hand, the subject has a practical part of translation (with dictionary) and commentary.
Objectives
The main objective of this subject is the development of the competences and learning outcomes described in the corresponding section.
On the other hand, it addresses the knowledge of the most representative authors of postclassical Greek literary culture.
Learning outcomes
- Preparing an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language in a proper and organized way.
- Effectively communicating and applying the argumentative and textual processes to formal and scientific texts.
- Recognise the definition and the characteristics of the literary genres being studied on the basis of the metaliterary texts.
- Identify the characteristics of the literary genre to which a Greek or Latin literary text belongs.
- Explain the basic characteristics of a Greek or Latin literary text.
- Identify the basic structures of a Greek or Latin literary work.
- Identify different literary elements and their insertion in different texts and styles of discourse.
- Identify the ancient Greco-Latin sources that have inspired artists and literati of the western cultural tradition.
- Relate the Greco-Latin literary texts to the cultural context of their period.
- Write a commentary on a Greek or Latin literary text based on an analysis of the text itself, its cultural context and its subsequent influence.
- Express oneself effectively by applying argumentative and textual procedures in formal and scientific texts.
- Recognise the definition and characteristics of the literary genres under study from metaliterary texts.
- Identify the characteristics of the literary genre to which a Greek or Latin literary text belongs.
- Identify the basic structures of a Greek or Latin literary work.
- Identifying various literary elements and inserting them into different texts and discursive styles.
- Relate Greco-Latin literary texts with the cultural context of their time.
Contents
BLOCK I: HELLENISTIC POETRY
1. Introduction: the Hellenistic period and the Alexandrian culture.
2. Callimachus
3. Apollonius of Rhodes
4. Theocritus
5. Other poets: Aratus, Lycophron, Nicander and Euphorion.
BLOCK II: IMPERIAL PROSE
6. Introduction: Greek culture under Roman rule. The second sophistry.
7. Plutarch
8. Lucian
9. Strabo and Pausanias.
10. The Greek novel.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided homework | 15 | 0.6 | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 |
| Homework | 90 | 3.6 | 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
| Lecture | 31.5 | 1.26 | 1, 3, 5, 7 |
The methodology is divided into three areas: face-to-face work, directed work and autonomous work.
AI
This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks such as bibliographic or content-based searches. Other specific situations may be contemplated, as deemed appropriate by the teacher. The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii)
specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero.
In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talk | 20% | 7.5 | 0.3 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 |
| Exam 2 | 40% | 3 | 0.12 | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
| Exam 1 | 40% | 3 | 0.12 | 3, 6, 7, 11 |
The evaluation will consist of two partial theoretical-practical exams, two reading controls and an oral presentation (individual or in group).
The partial exams will contain a translation exercise (with dictionary) and commentary that will be worth 30% of the total, and one or more questions to develop on theoretical aspects or on reflection from the reading of translated texts. Both parts of the exam will not necessarily be done in the same session. Each exam will have a weight of 30% of the overall grade of the subject.
The reading tests will be done together with the theoretical part of the partial exam. Each of the two controls will evaluate the reading in translation of a literary work. In the first part, The Argonauts of Apollonius of Rhodes. In the second, Longus' novel Daphnis and Chloe.
The oral presentation must contain a theoretical introduction and the analysis of one or more cases from texts selected by the student himself. It will last about 15 minutes and will weigh 20% of the overall grad.
On carrying out each evaluation activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.
To pass the course, a minimum grade of 5 must be obtained in each and every activity.
Students will obtain a not assessed/not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30 % of the assessment items.
In the event that the tests cannot be carried out in person, their format will be adapted (maintaining their weighting) to the possibilities offered by the UAB’s virtual tools. Homework, activities and class participation will be done through forums, wikis and / or exercise discussions through Teams, etc. The teacher will ensure that the student can access it or offer alternative means, which are available to them.
In the event that the student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade of an assessment act, this assessment act will begraded with 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be instructed. In the event of several irregularities in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.
To participate in remediation, students must have been previously evaluated in a set of activities whose weight is equivalent to a minimum of 2/3 of the total grade.
To pass the course, students must obtain a minimum grade of 5 in each and every assessment activity. Any failed assessment may be retaken. The final average grade will be calculated after all assessment and resit activities have been completed. Students may still pass the course even if they obtain a grade between 4.0 and 4.9 in one resit examination, provided that their final weighted average grade is 5.0 or higher.
Bibliography
Anderson, Graham. Ancient Fiction: the Novel in the Graeco-Roman World. London-Sydney 1984 [ https://archive.org/details/ancientfictionno0000ande/page/n3/mode/2up ]
Della Corte, Francesco et al. (1972). Introduzione allo studio della cultura classica. I: Letteratura. Milano: Marzorati editore. Easterling. P.E.
Easterling, P. E., et al. The Cambridge History of Classical Literature I: Greek Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1982.
Konstan, David, Sexual Symmetry: Love in the Ancient Novel and Related Genres. Princeton. 1984.
García Gual, C. (1972).
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Lesky, Albin. (1968). Historia de la literatura griega. Madrid: Gredos.
López Férez, Juan Antonio (ed.) (1988). Historia de la literatura griega. Madrid: Cátedra. [ https://archive.org/details/lopez-j.-a.-ed.-historia-de-la-literatura-griega-ocr-2000 ]
Mestre,. Francesca. (1991) L'Assaig a la literatura grega d'època imperial. Barcelona.
Millar, Fergus (1993). The Roman Near East. 31 BC-AD 337. Cambridge (Mass.).
Miralles, Carles (1981). El helenismo. Barcelona.
Whitmarsh, Tim (2007). The Cambridge companion to the Greek and Roman novel.Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press.
Software
Moodle
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE