This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2024-2025
Teacher(s)
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.
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, historicaland stylistic considerations. |
Content
The authors chosen for the course are Euripides (The Trojan Women and Andromache) and Aristophanes (Lysistrata). After an introduction situating the author and his work, the translation is clarified grammatically and accompanied by a commentary.
Teaching methods
The translations prepared by the student 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%)
Other information
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. As scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, the use of AI must always be reported. The use of artificial intelligence for tasks where it is explicitly forbidden will be considered as cheating.
Online resources
Bibliography
Édtitions 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).
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).
Faculty or entity
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 and Modern Languages and Literatures
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology
Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome