Latin Authors of the Late Middle Ages and of Modern Times

lglor2501  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Latin Authors of the Late Middle Ages and of Modern Times
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2022-2023 !

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


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Certificat universitaire en littérature

Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : French as a Foreign Language

Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [120] in History

Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [60] in History

Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines

Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics