Seminar on palaeography and editing Latin texts

lglor2171  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminar on palaeography and editing Latin texts
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !

Teacher(s)
Moureau Sébastien;
Language
French
Main themes
The course includes the following topics:
  1. Introduction to codicology;
  2. Handwritten copy of Latin texts and textual transmission issues;
  3. Ancient and medieval Latin writings;
  4. Practical training in reading Latin manuscripts (reading exercices);
  5. Theoretical and practical training in editing Latin texts.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of this course, the student will be able:
  • to decipher a Latin manuscript, or to find the necessary assistance to read it;
  • to locate a written text within the history of ancient and medieval Latin writings;
  • to read, analyse and use an edition (introduction and critical apparatus);
  • to collate various major manuscripts of a given text and to prepare a provisional edition;
  • to use bibliographical and working tools.
     
 
Content
The seminar will deals with Latin paleography and textual criticism.
The seminar will first and foremost be taught from a practical point of view: the student will learn how to read medieval manuscript and make a critical edition.
Each section of the course will be divided into two stages: the first one being a lecture (theoretical teaching and the second one a series of practical exercises.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Part of the course consists of lectures (theoretical explanations). The remainder consists of practical exercises.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Oral examination and a written work.
Online resources
The documents for the course will be available on Moodle.
Bibliography
Des éléments de bibliographie seront présentés aux étudiants durant le cours. Le reste du matériel se trouvera sur la plateforme Moodle.
Faculty or entity
GLOR


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
LAFR2M
5
Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
ELAT9CE
5
Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
LAFR2M1
5
Master [120] in History
HIST2M
5
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
CLAS2M
5
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
CLAS2M1
5