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70965-01 - Proseminar: Introduction to Greek Papyrology: Intensive Readings and Digital Tools (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Anton F.H. Bierl (a.bierl@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Isabelle Marthot-Santaniello (i.marthot-santaniello@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Papyri found in Egypt provide an unrivalled source of knowledge on ancient Greek Literature since they bear texts that would otherwise be lost, not having been transmitted by medieval sources. This course will explore the benefice of finding these previously lost texts or variants by reading them in their original ancient Greek version. It will illustrate the interest of looking at material aspects of 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. We will deal with the most exciting findings, among others Homer, Greek Lyric Poetry, Timotheus, and the Derveni Papyrus. This course is an exemplary model to teach a new, innovative “hard-core philology”. |
| Learning objectives | – Improve language skills in Ancient Greek by translating a variety of texts. – Widen your knowledge of Ancient Greek Literature and Culture. – 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. – Improve your knowledge of discussion scholarly material in English. |
| Bibliography | –Timothy Renner, "Papyrology and ancient Literature", in R. Bagnall (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology, 2009, p.282-302. – P. Parsons and E.G. Turner. Greek Manuscripts of the Ancient World. 2nd ed., rev. 1987. – E.G. Turner. Greek Papyri: An Introduction. Oxford. 1980. A detailed bibliography will be provided during the course and for the diverse works. |
| Comments | The course starts on the 2nd week of the semester (March 4) |
| Admission requirements | This course requires prior knowledge of Ancient Greek (Graecum or equivalent). Motivated "false beginners" should get in contact with the professors. This course is taught in English; you improve your fluency on a scholarly level. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 04.03.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 11.03.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 18.03.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 25.03.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 01.04.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Ostern |
| Monday 08.04.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 15.04.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 22.04.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 29.04.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 06.05.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 13.05.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Monday 20.05.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Pfingstmontag |
| Monday 27.05.2024 | 10.15-11.45 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
| Modules |
Modul: Griechische Literaturwissenschaft und Literaturgeschichte BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Griechische Literaturwissenschaft und Literaturgeschichte BA (Bachelor's degree program: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Griechische Textwissenschaft (Bachelor's degree subject: Ancient Civilizations) Modul: Griechische Textwissenschaft (Bachelor's degree program: Ancient Civilizations) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | regular participation, and the willingness to take over small inputs or translations. If you wish to the course to be recognised and credited as a seminar, it is possible via a LC. Therefore also advanced students, also on the MA-level are welcome to participate. 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 Gräzistik |