This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2024-2025
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
An introduction to ancient Greek literature.
This course deals with the following themes:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the principal works.
This course deals with the following themes:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the principal works.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a general view of Greek literature, within a chronological and historic framework. He will be familiar with the Greek authors whose works are prescribed reading in the course. |
Content
An introduction to ancient Greek literature.
This course covers the following topics:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the major works.
This course covers the following topics:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the major works.
Teaching methods
Lecture illustrated by reading excerpts.
The learning process has two components:
- Overview of Greek literature.
- Reading of excerpts and reading notes.
The learning process has two components:
- Overview of Greek literature.
- Reading of excerpts and reading notes.
Evaluation methods
Written exam.
Bibliography
Manuels / Handbooks
- M. Trédé-Boulmer – S. Saïd, La littérature grecque d’Homère à Aristote, Paris, PUF (Que sais-je ? n° 227), 1990 (2004, 3e éd.)
- S. Saïd, La littérature grecque d’Alexandre à Justinien, Paris, PUF (Que sais-je ? n° 2523), 1990 (1994, 2e éd.)
- J. de Romilly, Précis de littérature grecque, Paris, PUF, 1980.
- R. Brasillach, Anthologie de la poésie grecque, Stock, 1950 (Le livre de Poche, 1517-1518).
- J.-Cl. Carrère – J. Gaillard – R. Martin – O. Mortier-Waldschmidt, La littérature gréco-romaine. Anthologie historique (Collection « Réf. »), Nathan Université, 1994 (très utile car contient un choix d’extraits d’auteurs).
- L. Canfora, Histoire de la littérature grecque d’Homère à Aristote, traduit de l’italien par D. Fourgous, Paris, Desjonquères, 1994 (édition italienne 1986) ; Histoire de la littérature grecque à l'époque hellénistique, traduit de l’italien by M. Raiola et L.-A. Sanchi, Paris, Desjonquères, 2004 (édition italienne 1986).
- A. Lesky, A History of Greek Literature, traduit de l’allemand par J. Willis et C. de Heer, Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1966 (édition allemande 1963).
- Suzanne Saïd, Monique Trédé-Boulmer, Alain Le Boulluec, Histoire de la littérature grecque, Paris, PUF, 1997.
- Marguerite Yourcenar, La couronne et la lyre. Poèmes traduits du grec, Gallimard, 1979 (édition en Poche, Poésie/Gallimard).
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 Literary Studies (only available for reenrolment)
Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome