The learning objectives of the History of the Latin Language course are to provide historical and technical knowledge about the origins, evolution and constitution of the Latin language in its classical form on the phonetic, morphological and lexical level, and to develop skills for the linguistic analysis of literary texts.

The syllabus is twofold

1. general part: notions of the history of the Latin language, both at a phonetic and morphosyntactic level; characteristics of pre-literary Latin (with reading and commentary on inscriptions) and archaic literary Latin (fragments); questions of phonetics and historical Latin morphology (vowel and consonantal phonemes; Indo-European and Latin apophony; other phonetic phenomena); Latin accent norms; evolution of spoken and literary Latin; technical-literary terminology.

2. monographic part: reading, translation, linguistic analysis of an anthology of texts (classical and post-classical Latin).

Knowledge of the basic morphosyntactic structures of the Latin language and the history of ancient Rome.

Knowledge and understanding

The course aims at in-depth preparation in the area of the history of the Latin language, knowledge and use of specific tools for research in the field.

Applying knowledge and understanding

Gli studenti devono essere in grado di affrontare la lettura dei brani proposti utilizzando gli strumenti e le metodologie proprie della disciplina.

Making judgments

Students should be able to independently address some even complex linguistic issues to be included in the general framework of language history, possibly in an interdisciplinary perspective.

Communication skills

Students must be able to express themselves clearly and articulately, using the technical vocabulary of the discipline.

Learning skills

Like all the other disciplines, the history of Latin Language contributes to the acquisition of the learning, analytical and synthesis skills necessary both to continue one's studies and to enter the world of work.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

seminars

Teaching

Lectures and seminar activities

Innovative teaching methods

Debate

Attendance

The course requires regular attendance

Course books

 I. Mazzini; Storia della lingua latina e del suo contesto, I. Linguistica e lingua letteraria; Salerno Editrice Roma; 2023

Anthology of texts on blended learning

Assessment

The examination consists of a final oral test on the topics of the programme. Students must show good skills in translating and commenting on the proposed text from a historical-linguistic point of view.

Excellent marks will be awarded for evidence that demonstrates the student's possession of critical ability; a confident orientation in the presentation of contexts, also making connections; the appropriate use of specialist vocabulary.

Proofs that demonstrate the student's possession of a more than basic knowledge of the contents, supported by critical ability and orientation with recourse to the language and technical vocabulary of the discipline, will be graded fair.

Evidence demonstrating the student's attainment of a minimum level of knowledge, despite formative gaps, and the use of language that is not entirely appropriate, will be assessed as sufficient.

Negative marks will be awarded for tests showing difficulties in the student's orientation in relation to the topics addressed, serious knowledge gaps and failure to use technical vocabulary.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

self-study

Attendance

none

Course books

 I. Mazzini; Storia della lingua latina e del suo contesto, I. Linguistica e lingua letteraria; Salerno Editrice Roma; 2023

Anthology of texts on blended learning

Assessment

The examination consists of a final oral test on the topics of the programme. Students must show good skills in translating and commenting on the proposed text from a historical-linguistic point of view.

Excellent marks will be awarded for evidence that demonstrates the student's possession of critical ability; a confident orientation in the presentation of contexts, also making connections; the appropriate use of specialist vocabulary.

Proofs that demonstrate the student's possession of a more than basic knowledge of the contents, supported by critical ability and orientation with recourse to the language and technical vocabulary of the discipline, will be graded fair.

Evidence demonstrating the student's attainment of a minimum level of knowledge, despite formative gaps, and the use of language that is not entirely appropriate, will be assessed as sufficient.

Negative marks will be awarded for tests showing difficulties in the student's orientation in relation to the topics addressed, serious knowledge gaps and failure to use technical vocabulary.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.