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 2023-2024, the course will focus on Latin texts of various genres (prose and poetry) depicting everyday life in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries (in particular family life, school life and relationships within the Republic of Letters). The texts will be read and studied in their original language, using a variety of media (reproductions of manuscripts and old printed works, recent editions). Through this corpus, the course will address various questions such as the literary representation of lived experience and contemporary society, the issues involved in choosing Latin as the language of expression, and the adaptation of the classical system of genres and the ancient Latin lexicon to new thematic fields.

Teaching methods

Latin texts will be read, translated and commented on during the course. Students may be asked to prepare some translations at home before the lecture.

Evaluation methods

Written exam (review of the material covered in the course and analysis of a new document).

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Faculty or entity

EHAC