Seminar on palaeography and editing Latin texts

lglor2171  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminar on palaeography and editing Latin texts
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
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Teacher(s)
Moureau Sébastien;
Language
French
Prerequisites
This course addresses students with a good command of Latin
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.
Learning outcomes

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 focuses on Latin paleography and methods of critical editing and textual criticism.
The seminar is primarily practical: students will learn how to read medieval manuscripts and edit a medieval text critically.
The course is divided into two phases: the first consists of a theoretical lecture, the second of practical exercises.
Teaching methods
Part of the course is lecture-based. The rest consists of practical exercises.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam accompanied by a written assignment.
Online resources
The documents used for the practical sessions will be available on the Moodle platform.
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
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