This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2024-2025 !
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
LGLOR1331 et LGLOR1332, or equivalent level
Main themes
In-depth study of specific issues in synchronic or diachronic linguistics of Latin, with particular attention to Imperial and Late Latin.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
1 | develop a linguistic reflection on questions and issues related to the Latin language; |
2 | identify, explain and illustrate different stages of evolution of the Latin language. |
Content
This Master's specialisation seminar will consist of two modules.
The first one (30h) will deal with the following topics:
At the same time, students will read a long Latin text independently (cursive reading). This year it will be significant extracts from Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius.
The first one (30h) will deal with the following topics:
- The Latin metric (deep rules of the hexameter, as well as characteristics of the iambo-trochaic and aeolic verses).
- Selected chapters of questions of Latin linguistics, intended to illustrate the evolutions of Latin in the post-classical period (imperial and late Latin).
At the same time, students will read a long Latin text independently (cursive reading). This year it will be significant extracts from Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius.
Teaching methods
Alternating interactive class sessions and practical work.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation of the learning outcomes will take place as follows:
- Practical sessions (including metric exercises and steady versions), which will be worth one fifth of the final grade (4/20). In case of failure in this part, a complementary test (version) will have to be presented at the September session.
- Written test of theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course. This test will be worth two fifths of the final mark (8/20). It will take place in the June session. In case of failure, the remedial test will be held at the September session under the same conditions.
- Oral test to check mastery of cursive reading. This test will be worth two fifths of the final mark (8/20). It will take place in the June session. In case of failure, the remedial test will be held at the September session under the same conditions.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. Scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, and 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.
- Practical sessions (including metric exercises and steady versions), which will be worth one fifth of the final grade (4/20). In case of failure in this part, a complementary test (version) will have to be presented at the September session.
- Written test of theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course. This test will be worth two fifths of the final mark (8/20). It will take place in the June session. In case of failure, the remedial test will be held at the September session under the same conditions.
- Oral test to check mastery of cursive reading. This test will be worth two fifths of the final mark (8/20). It will take place in the June session. In case of failure, the remedial test will be held at the September session under the same conditions.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. Scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, and 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.
Bibliography
Quelques ouvrages de référence (liste non exhaustive) :
- ADAMS J.N. (2013), Social variation and the Latin language, Cambridge: Cambridge university press.
- Califf D. J., A Guide to Latin Meter and Verse Composition, Londres : Anthem Press, 2002.
- CLACKSON J. (2007), The Blackwell history of the Latin language, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Crusius F., Römische Metrik. Eine Einführung, 8e éd. revue par Rubenbauer H., Munich : Max Hueber Verlag, 1986 [1967].
- ERNOUT A. (1953), Morphologie historique du latin, 3 éd., Paris: Klincksieck.
- LURAGHI S. et BUBENÍK V.t. (2013), Bloomsbury companion to historical linguistics, London ; New York: Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing. Plc (Bloomsbury companions).
- Magno P., Principi di metrica latina, Fasano di Brindisi : Schena editore, 2003.
- MEILLET A. (1952), Esquisse d'une histoire de la langue latine, Paris: Klincksieck.
- NOUGARET L. (1986), Traité de métrique latine classique, 4 éd., Paris: Klincksieck.
- WEISS M.L. (2009), Outline of the historical and comparative grammar of Latin, Ann Arbor: Beech Stave press.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Certificat universitaire en langue, littérature et civilisation latines
Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics