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69151-01 - Seminar: Greek Literature on Papyri: Reading a Selection of Texts in their Original Form and Defining their Context (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Isabelle Marthot-Santaniello (i.marthot-santaniello@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Among many subject, papyri found in Egypt provide an unrivaled source of knowledge on ancient Greek Literature. If the benefice of finding previously lost texts or variants is obvious, this course will also explore the interest of looking at papyri to catch a glimpse on how literature was copied, disseminate and used in Graeco-Roman Egypt. The course will use digital resources and include visit(s) to look at original papyri. |
| Learning objectives | Improve language skills in Ancient Greek by translating a variety of texts. Get an introduction to the transcription and edition of ancient literature on papyri. Learn more on the transmission of Greek literature from Antiquity to nowadays. Get an inside on Ancient Culture in its materiality and practical aspects, in particular in Greco-Roman Egypt. Learn to use relevant online resources. |
| Bibliography | Timothy Renner, "Papyrology and ancient Literature", in R. Bagnall (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology, 2009, p.282-302. The list of the main bibliographical resources will be provided and discussed during the first course. |
| Comments | The course starts 2nd week! |
| Admission requirements | This course requires prior knowledge of Ancient Greek (Graecum or equivalent). Motivated "false beginners" should get in contact with the professor. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25.09.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 02.10.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 09.10.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 16.10.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 23.10.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 30.10.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 06.11.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 13.11.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 20.11.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 27.11.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 04.12.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 11.12.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Monday 18.12.2023 | 16.15-17.45 | Rosshof, Tagungsraum 306 |
| Modules |
Modul: Aufbau Alte Geschichte (Bachelor's degree subject: History) Modul: Epochen der europäischen Geschichte: Alte Geschichte (Master's degree program: European History in Global Perspective) Modul: Griechische Geschichte BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Griechische Geschichte BA (Bachelor's degree program: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Griechische Geschichte MA (Master's degree subject: Ancient History) Modul: Theorie und Methoden der Alten Geschichte (Bachelor's degree subject: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Theorie und Methoden der Alten Geschichte (Bachelor's degree program: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Vertiefung in Alter Geschichte (Master's degree subject: Ancient History) Modul: Vertiefung in Geschichte und Altertumswissenschaften BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Vertiefung in Geschichte und Altertumswissenschaften BA (Bachelor's degree program: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Vertiefung in Geschichte und Altertumswissenschaften MA (Master's degree subject: Ancient History) Wahlbereich Master Geschichte: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: History) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass or fail |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Alte Geschichte |