“Introducción a las literaturas griega y latina” is a compulsory subject in the 2nd year and 2nd semester of the degree in Philology, specialising in Classical Philology.

It belongs to Module 14 of cross-curricular subjects of Classical Philology.

This subject identifies and explains the most important genres of Classical Greek and Latin literature, the contexts in which they arised and evolved, as well as their most important authors and works. The course provides students with an understanding of the basics of the creation of ancient literary creation which the later more detailed and complex subjects "Greek Literature” and “Latin Literature” build on. This subject does not require prior knowledge of these literatures. It provides the basic tools (theoretical and practical) to work as a teacher of classical culture in secondary education.

This subject is part of PIE i324-13. The project, based on ABI methodology, proposes to cooperatively develop research on texts of Greco-Latin literature from a perspective that aims to achieve the SDGs (gender studies, ecopoetics, etc.).

Competences:

Module competence (Module - M14: cross-curricular subjects in Classical Philology).

CM5: the ability to identify and explain the basic historical contexts and the main historical processes of Greek and Roman societies with the different factors involved in them and the consequences derived from them.



Degree competences (Degree in Philology):

G002: the ability to search for, critically evaluate and manage philological information (bibliographies, databases and other sources) through traditional media and ICT.

G004: to know and interpret culture and literature, their historical evolution and the theoretical and methodological currents of literary criticism.

G007: to relate specific knowledge related to philology with other areas and disciplines.

G009: to be able to learn and update oneself permanently, as well as to pose and solve problems autonomously and in teams in order to be able to develop one's own academic and professional project based on diversity and multiculturalism.



Basic competences of the MEC:

MEC1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study which starts from the basis of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level which, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects involving knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.

MEC2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study.

MEC3: Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) in order to make judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.



LEARNING OUTCOMES

1- To understand the modes of production, circulation and reception of Graeco-Latin literature in its socio-historical and cultural context through the reading of its main texts in reliable translations.

2- To analyse and interpret classical Graeco-Latin literature with critical rigour using literary analysis techniques on reliable translations.

3- To understand the cultural projection of classical Graeco-Latin works within the framework of Western literature and be able to transmit and discuss it individually and in groups.

4- To search, to critically evaluate and to manage philological information (bibliographies and databases) through the ICT.

5- To learn learning strategies that allow the approach and resolution of problems both at a personal level and at a work group level.



UPV-EHU transversal competences



Social Commitment

GK09 The students make informed judgements on relevant social issues based on the interpretation of data related to his/her area of knowledge.



Communication and multilingualism

KO02 The students use structures and rules in specialised written communication for the elaboration of academic and/or scientific documents in both official and foreign languages.

KO03 The students complie with reference and bibliographic citation rules according to the academic context (APA, Vancouver, ISO...).



Information Management and Digital Citizenship

IF02 The students design personalised search strategies in scientific databases and specialised web portals to respond to the needs of professional practice and/or research.

IF07 The students assess in a relevant way the information obtained in different environments on the basis of its reliability and scientific relevance.



Teamwork

TL04 The students exchange information, sharing personal resources, contributing ideas and work proposals to contribute to the effectiveness of the team.

1- Greece and its literature.

2- Main works and genres of archaic and Classical Greek literature.

3- Modes of production, circulation and reception of literature in Rome.

4- Introduction to the beginnings of Latin literature. Main genres and authors.

M: 8 master classes

M: 10 lectures for the commentary of the texts studied during the course.

GA: 6 classes for the commentary on the works of compulsory reading.

M and GA: 6 sessions (2 M and 4 GA) are estimated for the development of the group task (PIE i324-13).



1) Compulsory reading in Greek literature: the "Oresteia" by Aeschylus.

2) Compulsory reading in Latin literature:

Virgil, "Aeneid", I-IV.

Sallust, "The Conspiracy of Catiline".

Ovid, "Heroides" (Dido to Aeneas / Medea to Jason).

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 15
  • Individual works (%): 40
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 30
  • Exhibition of works, readings ... (%): 15

Continuous assessment:

The classes will comprise lectures, but, above all, they will be focused on the reading and commentary by the students of texts selected by the teacher.

At the end of the course, each student will present a literary commentary on a text from Greek literature and another from Latin literature not studied in class, following the guidelines given throughout the course for the commentary.

The students, grouped in a convenient way according to the number of enrolments and following the teachers' guidance, will develop an assignment based on the ABI methodology (PIE i324-13).

Students will read Aeschylus' "Oresteia" and the compulsory readings in Latin literature (see above) at home, discuss among themselves and with the teacher about these readings in class.



Competence: CM5

Discussions on the compulsory reading (15%)

Assessment tools: template for observation of student performance in class.

Grading criteria: level of clarity, agility and expository rigour.



Student performance in class (15%).

Assessment tools: template for the observation of the student's performance in class.

Grading criteria: level of participation in active commentary on texts worked on in class; progress and successive improvement.



Group assignment ABI (PIE i324-13) (30%)

Assessment tools: observation template of student performance in class; evaluation rubric; co-evaluation and self-evaluation questionnaires.

Grading criteria: level of acquisition of useful techniques for research; interpretation of the contents worked on; level of clarity, agility and expository rigour at oral and written levels; progress and successive improvement; level of personal satisfaction with the work done.



Commentary on a work/text (40%)

Assessment tools: assessment rubric.

Grading criteria: level of acquisition and interpretation of content; level of clarity, spelling and expository rigour in written work.



Waiver:

In accordance with the Regulations governing student assessment in official UPV/EHU undergraduate degrees, chapter II, art. 8.3, anyone wishing to waive continuous assessment must submit their waiver in writing to the lecturer responsible for the subject, for which they will have a period of 9 weeks, starting from the beginning of the term, in accordance with the academic calendar of the centre.

According to the Faculty of Arts' Undergraduate Management Regulations, chapter IV, art. 39, failure to sit the final exam "will constitute a waiver of the assessment session and must be recorded as a “No Presentado”. In addition, students may submit their waivers from the assessment session in writing to the lecturer teaching the subject no less than ten days before the start date of the official exam period".

The aforementioned Regulations, chapter IV, art. 43 also establishes that "students who, for justified reasons (see http://www.ehu.eus/documents/1690128/1967605/norm_fac_letras_eval_final.pdf), cannot participate in the continuous assessment system, may accredit the achievement of knowledge and competences inherent to the subject through a single final exam and this must be configured in such a way that it comprises 100% of the mark for the subject". The application for the final exam must be submitted during the first two weeks of the academic term of each semester.

This final exam will consist of a written exam, similar to the one taken by the rest of the students.

As indicated in the aforementioned Regulations, "students who have been granted the right to a final assessment in one, several or all of the subjects they have enrolled in must inform the lecturers responsible for them by presenting a copy of the corresponding Resolution of the Dean's approval".

This final exam will consist of a text commentary similar to those that have been developed during the course and a reading test of the compulsory reading works, as well as some questions related to the historical development of Greek and Latin literature (main genres and authors).

A single exam consisting of three parts:

1) Commentary on a text/work from Greek literature and another from Latin literature (60%).

2) Control of the compulsory readings (10%)

3) Theoretical questionnaire on the main genres and authors of Greek and Latin literature (30%).

(Degree Management Regulations, chapter IV, art. 44 Extraordinary Call).

Aeschylus, "Oresteia" (Esquilo, "Tragedias", Gredos recommended edition)
Virgil, "Aeneid" ( Virgilio, "Eneida", recommended edition Gredos)
Sallust, "The Conspiracy of Catiline" (Salustio, "La conjuración de Catilina", Alianza recommended edition).
Ovid, "Heroides" (recommended edition Alianza, edition by Vicente Cristobal).

Materials provided by the teacher

Basic bibliography

López Férez, A. (ed.), Historia de la literatura griega, Madrid, Cátedra, 1988.

Codoñer, C. (ed.), Historia de la literatura latina, Madrid, Cátedra, 1997.

García Gual, C.-Guzmán Guerra, A., Antología de la literatura griega, Madrid, Alianza, 1995.

Fernández Corte, C.-Moreno Hernández, A., Antología de la literatura latina (ss. III a.C.-II d.C.), Madrid, Alianza, 1996.

In-depth bibliography

Lesky, A., Historia de la literatura griega, Madrid, Gredos, 1983.
Albrecht, M. von, Historia de la literatura romana, 2 vols., Barcelona, Herder, 1997.

Journals

Cuadernos de Filología Clásica.
Emerita. Revista de Lingüística y Filología Clásica.
Estudios Clásicos (http://www.estudiosclasicos.org/publicaciones.htm#EClas)
Habis

Web addresses

http://clasicas.usal.es/recursos/index.html
Classical resources on the Internet (University of Salamanca). Allows access to the main pages and links (mainly the Perseus Project).
http://www.culturaclasica.com/literatura/
An interesting introductory web to literature with documents on the most important literary genres.
http://www.liceus.com/cgibin/aco/culc/index.
Web portal on culture and classical philology, with articles on literature, some free and some paid, written by specialists and mainly aimed at students.
http://www.rassegna.unibo.it/ Rassegna degli Strumenti Informatici per lo Studio dell'Antichità Classica
An essential place for scientific and pedagogical updating in this field of studies. It is a essential web for all students and teachers of classical studies, through it you can get to know practically all the electronic resources available on the net.
L' Agora des Classiques: http://agoraclass.fltr.ucl.ac.be
Pedagogical resources with a wide range of tools and applications for: courses (grammar theory and exercises), software for practising with texts, cultural activities, etc.
The Parcours didactiques section offers texts with translations, vocabularies, etc.
The Bibliotheca Classica Selecta, which offers an introductory bibliography distributed by subject.
http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/index.html Bryn Mawr Classical Review,
This website regularly publishes reviews of works and monographs in the field of classical studies. In addition, a list of recent publications is offered on an almost monthly basis, so that anyone who wishes to review a book of interest can do so.