Latin Authors of the Late Middle Ages and of Modern Times

Teacher(s)

Smeesters Aline;

Language

French

Prerequisites

LGLOR1731 et LGLOR1732, or equivalent level

Main themes

In-depth and interactive analysis of a selection of representative works of medieval and modern Latin literature, based on a theme renewed from year to year.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	read in the original language and translate into literary French representative texts of medieval and modern Latin literature;
2	produce an argumentative commentary on one or more works of Latin literature, including literary, historical and stylistic considerations;
3	conduct personal research as an extension of the course.

Content

In 2021-2022, the course will focus on the genres of Christian Latin poetry in the 15th-16th-17th centuries, in particular the Christian epic (Sannazar, Vida) and the ekphrasis of religious paintings (Balde's texts on paintings by Rubens, in particular). In addition to the texts seen in the course, the student will have to translate, annotate and comment on an extract from a work of the same genre (a ten-page assignment).

Teaching methods

During the lectures, the translations prepared by the student will be verified and will be the object of the most thorough commentary possible.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam on the texts seen during the course and the extract translated by the student.

Other information

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Faculty or entity

EHAC