INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL STUDIES

The class aims to provide an outline of the classical (Greek and Latin) world, from archaic myth to the reception of classical culture today. Special attention will be devoted to historical and literary facets.

Students are expected to get a basic knowledge of the essential aspects characterising the classical world, and to learn how duly assess the specific issues concerning classical antiquity from a critical point of view - which will prove useful throughout their Foundation Year experience.

No particular requirements needed.

The class aims at illustrating some of the main topics related to Greek and Latin culture and literature from the origins down to late antiquity, with a special focus on the archaic and classical period, on the social and historical contexts of the literary production, on the genesis and transmission of myth and literature. The main goal of the class is to promote an interest, to stimulate students to read classical texts on their own, and to enable them to situate those texts in the appropriate chronological and historical frame, as well as to appreciate their meaning and importance in present-day civilisation.

Teaching material uploaded to Moodle.

Group working and individual interviews on topics and teaching material provided by the teacher. Questions will only address authors, subjects and periods that have been discussed in class.

Regular class sessione, Prezi presentation, teaching material uploaded to Moodle.

English

written and oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development