Literature of the Second Language I: Classic Language is a 6-credit elective course in the Itinerary/Module Second Language: Classical Language. It is dedicated to the study of ancient Greek literature and is taught in the fourth grade.



The work developed in this subject allows students to better understand the aesthetic and cultural value of the main works and genres of Greek literature. This work consists primarily of reading the texts themselves; theoretical presentations by the teacher; and various practical activities in order to reinforce the knowledge acquired, and to know how to apply it when describing, interpreting and appreciating the works of classical Greek literature.



Literature of the Second Language I: Classical Language is one of the six subjects of the itinerary Second Language: Classical Language and is complemented by Literature of the Second Language II: Classical Language, dedicated to the study of Latin literature.



The itinerary Second Language: Classical Language can be taken by students of the Degree in Philology (Hispanic, French, German), English Studies and Basque Studies. This specialization in a second classical language expands students' knowledge and offers them new possibilities for their future careers in teaching and other fields.



Literature of the Second Language I: Classic Language (25353) corresponds to Greek Literature (25630), a compulsory course in the third year of the Degree in Philology: mention in Classical Philology.

COMPETENCIES

-Competences of the Module Second Language: Classical Language

CM02: Know, understand and interpret classical literature and culture in order to carry out comparative works.



-Competences of the Degree Degree in Philology

G004: Know and interpret the culture and literature, its historical evolution and the theoretical and methodological currents of literary criticism. literary criticism.

G008: Relate specific knowledge related to Philology with other areas and disciplines.



LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the subject, the student:

-Knows the characteristic features of major Greek literary genres and identifies them in the texts themselves.

-Applies the theoretical knowledge acquired to the description and interpretation of representative texts of Greek literature.

-Is able to value the uniqueness of classical Greek literature and its projection in European culture.

THEORETICAL CONTENTS

1. Greece and literature

2. Genres and Authors of Classical Greek Literature

2.1. Homeric epic

2.2. Lyric poetry

2.3. Drama

3. Projections of classical Greek literature



PRACTICAL CONTENTS

-Reasoned expositions of the teacher on the theoretical contents of the subject.

-Comprehensive reading and analysis of texts of Greek literature that illustrate these contents.

-Individual reading of representative works of Greek literature.

-Assignments and diverse activities related to the theoretical contents of the program.

CLASS WORK

Each session generally includes a theoretical presentation by the teacher on the contents of the program and a commented reading of texts that illustrate these contents. The presence in the classroom of teacher and students is used to work in groups and encourage student participation in the development of the sessions. Associated to each session, there is a task that students have to do. This task is presented orally and is evaluated both by the teacher and the rest of the group.



WORK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

The non-classroom activities to be carried out by students mainly comprise: reading and commenting on texts; data research; preparation of exercises and homework; study hours; daily summary of the sessions shared on eGela.



TUTORIALS

They allow students to individually resolve any doubts they may have about the subject and propose activities to improve their learning. They are not compulsory but they are useful.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 50
  • Individual works (%): 40
  • Exhibition of works, readings ... (%): 10

The EVALUATION of this subject is MIXED and is carried out through:



1. Final written test: 50% of the mark for the subject.

This final exam consists of questions and/or short text commentaries on the works studied, similar to those carried out during the course.



2. Continuous assessment: 50% of the course grade.

-Task 1. Written exercise on the texts studied: 15%.

-Task 2. Written exercise on the texts studied: 25%.

-Active participation in the development of the subject, completion of exercises and daily tasks; completion of summaries in the eGela Forum: 10%.



The final grade is the sum of the grades obtained in each of the parts. In order to pass the course, it is necessary to obtain a minimum mark of 5/10 in the exam and 4/10 in the compulsory examinations. Likewise, unless there are justified reasons, it is necessary to take all the examinable tests - the two assignments and the exam - and to participate regularly in the sessions throughout the whole four-month period.



EVALUATION CRITERIA

The exercises and tests carried out throughout the course make it possible to assess whether the progressive learning is adequate. If necessary, complementary activities will be proposed to improve the students' learning.

In the final written test, the following will be considered: knowledge, depth of ideas, personal reflection, correctness of style, argumentation.

In the written assignments: knowledge and its application to the topic of the assignment, personal reflections, association of ideas, originality, correctness of style, argumentation.



REGULATIONS IN THE EVENT OF WAIVER OF CONTINUOUS AND/OR MIXED EVALUATION

The UPV/EHU regulations contemplate the evaluation through a single final test that accounts for 100% of the grade of the subject. All students have the right to be evaluated in this way, but in order to do so, they must waive the continuous evaluation. The regulations governing the evaluation of students in official undergraduate degrees state (Chap. II, Art. 8): "In any case, students will have the right to be evaluated through the final evaluation system, regardless of whether or not they have participated in the continuous evaluation system. To this end, students must submit in writing to the faculty responsible for the subject the waiver of continuous assessment, for which they will have a period of 9 weeks for quarterly subjects and 18 weeks for annual subjects, counting from the beginning of the quarter or course respectively, according to the academic calendar of the center. The teaching guide of the subject may establish a longer period" (https://www.euskadi.eus/y22-bopv/es/bopv2/datos/2017/03/1701311a.shtml).



REGULATIONS IN THE EVENT OF WAIVER OF THE ORDINARY EXAMS

In accordance with the provisions of Article 12 of the Regulations for Student Evaluation in Undergraduate Degrees: "In the case of continuous evaluation, if the weight of the test is greater than 40% of the grade for the subject, it will be sufficient not to take the final test for the final grade to be no-show or no-show. Otherwise, if the weight of the final test is equal to or less than 40% of the grade of the subject, the student may waive the call within a period that, at least, will be up to one month before the end date of the teaching period of the corresponding subject. This waiver must be submitted in writing to the faculty member responsible for the subject." (https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegradogradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia).

The evaluation of the subject in the extraordinary call will consist of a single final exam that will account for 100% of the mark. The relevant regulations can be consulted at:

https://www.euskadi.eus/y22-bopv/es/bopv2/datos/2017/03/1701311a.shtml (Cap. II, Art. 9).

-Selection of works of classical Greek literature to be specified throughout the term.
-Theoretical lectures by the teacher in the classroom.
-Activities and exercises carried out during the term.
-Materials deposited in eGela.

Basic bibliography

-Classical works of Greek literature to be specified during the term.

-K. J. DOVER (ed.), Ancient Greek Literature, Oxford: OUP, 1997 (2ª ed. rev.).

-P. EASTERLING-B.M. KNOX (eds.), The Cambridge History of Classical Literature: Greek Literature (Volume 1), CUP, 1985.

-J. A. LÓPEZ FÉREZ, Historia de la literatura griega, Madrid, 1988.

-L. E. ROSSI, Letteratura greca, Firenze, 1995.



-Antología de la literatura griega, ed. de C. GARCÍA GUAL - A. GUZMÁN GUERRA, Madrid: Alianza Editorial, 2015.

-P. GRIMAL, Diccionario de mitología griega y romana, Barcelona: Ediciones Paidós, 2012.

In-depth bibliography

-U. ALBINI, F. BORNMANN, Hellas: storia e testi della letteratura greca, 3 vols. Firenze, 1983.
-I. CALVINO, Por qué leer los clásicos, Siruela, Madrid, 2023 (1ª ed. it. 1991).
-E. HALL, Introducing the Ancient Greeks, London, 2015.
-E. A. HAVELOCK, Preface to Platon, Harvard University Press, 1963.
-I. LANA, E. V. MALTESE (eds.), Storia della civiltà letteraria greca e latina, 3 vols., Torino, 2000.
-G. NAGY (ed.), Greek Literature, 9 vols., London, 2001.
-L. R. PALMER, The Greek Language, London-Boston,1980.
-R. E. RUTHERFORD, Classical Literature: A Concise History, Oxford, 2005.
-A. SHARROCK, R. ASH, Fifty Key Classical Authors, London, 2002.
-O. TAPLIN (ed.), Literature in the Greek & Roman Worlds, Oxford (OUP) 2000.
-I. VALLEJO, El infinito en un junco. La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo, Madrid, 2019 (múltiples reediciones).
-M. L. WEST, Introduction to Greek Metre (OCP) 1987 (repr. 1989).

Journals

Estudios Clásicos, Cuadernos de Filología Clásica, Emerita, Habis, Minerva, Veleia, Materiali e discussioni per l'analisi dei testi classici, Arethusa, Classical Review.

Web addresses

http://clasicas.usal.es/portal_recursos/
Magnificent website of online resources for the classical world of the University of Salamanca.
https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/
Essential for critical reviews of monographs on the classical world.
http://dialnet.unirioja.es
Portal of the University of La Rioja interesting among other utilities for bibliographic searches in the Spanish-speaking world.
http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/biblioteka
Portal of the UPV/EHU Library, with access to interesting electronic resources.