Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
45.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2019-2020
Teacher(s)
Doyen Anne-Marie;
Language
French
Prerequisites
The course is intended for students who have followed the courses of ancient Greek at Bachelor level, or able to demonstrate a reading level considered sufficient by the lecturer.
Main themes
The course deals with the following themes:
1. The translation of two major works of Classical Greek authors;
2. The problem of establishing the text;
3. Systematic commentary presenting the context of the work, as well as the literary and human values contained therein;
4. Personal translation of a text in Koine Greek (cursory reading).
1. The translation of two major works of Classical Greek authors;
2. The problem of establishing the text;
3. Systematic commentary presenting the context of the work, as well as the literary and human values contained therein;
4. Personal translation of a text in Koine Greek (cursory reading).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In-depth analysis of works of Classical Greek authors. At the end of this course, the student will be capable to translate, analyse and comment on texts of an advanced level. He will be able to explain the historic and cultural context, to bring out the human values expressed therein, as well to undertake a personal research as an extension of the course. |
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 deals with the following themes:
1. The translation of two major works of Classical Greek authors;
2. The problem of establishing the text;
3. Systematic commentary presenting the context of the work, as well as the literary and human values contained therein.
The authors chosen for the course are Thucydides (The Peloponnesian War) and Aeschylus. After an introduction setting the author and his work in their context, the translation will be the subject of a methodical commentary. The students will be required to prepare a brief personal commentary of the authors and texts studied during the course, which they will present orally during the exam.
At the end of this course, the student will be capable to translate, analyse and comment on texts of an advanced level. He will be able to explain the historic and cultural context, to bring out the human values expressed therein, as well to undertake a personal research as an extension of the course.
1. The translation of two major works of Classical Greek authors;
2. The problem of establishing the text;
3. Systematic commentary presenting the context of the work, as well as the literary and human values contained therein.
The authors chosen for the course are Thucydides (The Peloponnesian War) and Aeschylus. After an introduction setting the author and his work in their context, the translation will be the subject of a methodical commentary. The students will be required to prepare a brief personal commentary of the authors and texts studied during the course, which they will present orally during the exam.
At the end of this course, the student will be capable to translate, analyse and comment on texts of an advanced level. He will be able to explain the historic and cultural context, to bring out the human values expressed therein, as well to undertake a personal research as an extension of the course.
Teaching methods
Magistral and interactive lessons.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam covering:
- the texts studied during the course;
- the oral presentation of the personal commentary prepared by the student.
- the texts studied during the course;
- the oral presentation of the personal commentary prepared by the student.
Online resources
D. Planque, Grammaire grecque, 8th édition, Namur, 1977 (pdf version).
Bibliography
Editions:
1. The basic text is that of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, i.e; mostly the Oxford edition.
2. The Belles-Lettres edition, e.g. :
- Thucydides : La guerre du Péloponnèse. Livre I. Text and translation by J. de Romilly, Paris, 1953 ; Livre II, id., Paris, 1962.
- Aeschylus, Agamemnon, Les Choéphores, Les Euménides, text and translation by P. Mazon, 4e éd. revue et corrigée, Paris, 1949.
An additional bibliography will be distributed during the course.
Reference grammar:
- D. Planque, Grammaire grecque, 8th édition, Namur, 1977 (pdf version).
1. The basic text is that of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, i.e; mostly the Oxford edition.
2. The Belles-Lettres edition, e.g. :
- Thucydides : La guerre du Péloponnèse. Livre I. Text and translation by J. de Romilly, Paris, 1953 ; Livre II, id., Paris, 1962.
- Aeschylus, Agamemnon, Les Choéphores, Les Euménides, text and translation by P. Mazon, 4e éd. revue et corrigée, Paris, 1949.
An additional bibliography will be distributed during the course.
Reference grammar:
- D. Planque, Grammaire grecque, 8th édition, Namur, 1977 (pdf version).
Faculty or entity
GLOR
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Certificat universitaire en littérature
Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics