Advanced Greek Authors A

lglor1721  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Advanced Greek Authors A
5.00 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2023-2024
Teacher(s)
Delanaye Lysiane; Willocx Louise;
Language
French
Prerequisites
LGLOR1270
Main themes
Reading and commentary of a selection of representative works of classical Greek literature, according to a given theme.
The reading will be accompanied by grammatical explanations according to the needs of the students and the characteristics of the texts read.
Learning outcomes

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

1 translate into literary French representative texts of classical Greek literature;
 
2 analyze these texts grammatically;
 
3 produce a structured and argued commentary on one or more works of Greek literature, including literary, historical and stylistic considerations.
 
Content
The authors chosen for the course are Plato (Q1) and Sophocles (Q2). After an introduction to show the context of the author and his work, there will be a commentary on grammatical and contextual points.
Teaching methods
The translations prepared by the students will be corrected and commented during the course. If necessary specific grammar points will be revised.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam on :
  • Translation of extracts seen in class (30%)
  • Grammatical analysis (30%)
  • Discussion of a written personal commentary, due on the first day of the session (40%)
Partial examination in January, with the possibility of retaking in June if unsuccessful. In September, the whole course is to be presented. The arrangements are the same for both terms.
Other information
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Online resources
Moodle page with course materials:
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/user/index.php?id=8589
Bibliography
Éditions utilisées :
1. Le texte de base est celui du Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, soit généralement celui d'une édition d'Oxford
2. Édition des Belles-Lettres
Une bibliographie complémentaire sera fournie au cours.
Grammaire de référence :
D. Planque, Grammaire grecque, 8e édition, Namur, 1977 (version pdf sur Moodle).
Faculty or entity
EHAC


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics

Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies

Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology

Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome