Masterpieces of Ancient Literature

Timetable

This is a hybrid asynchronous class, A hybrid asynchronous class combines in-person or live online components (hybrid) with self-paced coursework that students complete on their own time (asynchronous). The in-person classes will take on Mondays, 9:45 - 11:15. The detailed schedule wiil be provided at the beginning of the semester. 

Module aim (aims)

• to pass knowledge of basic terms referring to ancient Greek and Roman literature in the respect of the most important representatives of literary genres;
• to inspire reflection on the place of ancient literature among European literatures;
• to show the basic features of masterpieces on the examples of chosen Greek and Roman literary works;
• to develop the skill of their interpretation;
• to inspire reflection on the character of Greek literature as compared to Roman literature;
• to develop skills of applying the tool of specific methodological trends.

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Syllabus

Course learning content:

Greek literature of the archaic period – chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Greek literature of the classical period – chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Greek literature of the Hellenistic period – chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Greek literature of the Roman and Christian period – chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Roman literature of Repulic – chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Roman literature of Augustean Epoch - chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Roman literature of Empire period -chronological and typological approach (basic level); most important writers and their work

Reading list

Greek and Roman Literature, ed. O. Taplin, Oxford 2001. Additional literature provided by the lecturer.