Special Issues in Latin Linguistics

Language

French

Prerequisites

Thorough knowledge of Classical Latin (equivalent to bachelor level).

Main themes

In-depth study of specific questions of Latin synchronic or diachronic linguistics.
The lecturer will deal with one or several themes relating to the synchronic functioning and to the history of the Latin language, with regards to current linguistic research: syntactic functions and semantic roles, aspects of lexicology, problems of phonology, the interpretation of archaic texts, relations with the other languages and dialects of ancient Italy.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the end of this course, the student will be familiar with the methods and results of current research on the subjects dealt with.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content

The course will deal with one or more specific questions of Latin synchronic or diachronic linguistics. The content of the course will vary from year to year in function of the themes dealt with.

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with presentations by the students.

Evaluation methods

Oral examination.

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Faculty or entity

GLOR