LJBcA12 Latin Proseminar II

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:10–15:45 zrusena A22 stara
Prerequisites (in Czech)
LJBcA02a Latin Grammar III
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After the successfull completion of the course, students will be able to: describe, analyze and read correctly the different types of Latin verses appearing in the classical poetry such as hexameters, pentameters, hendecasyllables etc. Selected poems by Ovid and Catullus will be read. The participants of the course will have broader and more solid knowledge about the literary and social context of the Latin classical poetry, will be able to understand, comment, analyze and appreciate these ancient texts. The students will be further able to evaluate critically various commentaries and secondary literature concerning these texts. See http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/, see the course Ovidius nový
Syllabus
  • Metrical analysis, reading the original texts in Latin, translation to Czech and commentary on the following poems: 1 - 3) Ovid, Tristia IV 10.
  • 4 - 5) Ovid, Amores I 1, 5.
  • 6) Ovid, Amores I 9.
  • 7) Ovid, Ars amatoria I 1-134.
  • 8) Catullus - metrics.
  • 9) Catullus 1,2,3.
  • 10- 13) Catullus 8, 43, 58, 70, 5, 51, 85. And selected texts from Metamorphoses and Heroides, see https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=1071
Literature
  • OVIDIUS. Carmina amatoria. Edited by Ovidius - Antonio Ramírez de Verger. Monachii: K.G. Saur, 2003, xxxvi, 374. ISBN 3598712316. info
  • OVIDIUS. Umění milovat. Translated by Dana Svobodová. Vyd. 2., V Academii 1. Praha: Academia, 2002, 195 s. ISBN 8020009612. info
  • OVIDIUS. P. Ovidi Nasonis Tristia. Edited by John Barrie Hall. Stutgardiae: in aedibus B.G. Teubneri, 1995, xxx, 263. ISBN 3815415675. info
  • OVIDIUS. Umění milovat a nemilovat. Praha: Český spisovatel, 1993. ISBN 802020427X. info
  • OVIDIUS. Ovid : römische Dichtung. Edited by Ernst Nowotny. 2. Aufl. [Wien]: Braumüller-Ueberreuter, 1987, 95 s. ISBN 3700307292. info
  • OVIDIUS. Metamorphosen : Auswahl mit Überleitungstexten, Wort- und Sacherläuterungen, Arbeitskommentar. Edited by Karl-Heinz Pridik - Karl-Heinz Pridik. 1. Aufl. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett, 1980, 72 s. ISBN 3126411002. info
  • OVIDIUS. O lásce a milování. Translated by Rudolf Mertlík. Praha: Svoboda, 1969, 398 s. info
  • OVIDIUS. Proměny. Translated by Ferdinand Stiebitz. V Praze: Jan Laichter, 1935, xv, 618. URL info
Teaching methods
The course includes practice with focus on correct translation and interpretation of the Latin original poetic texts into Czech language. Active attendance and participation 75% is required. Regular weekly work at home consisting of translation from Latin to Czech is expected. Special attention will be paid to the use of modern commentaries and to the knowledge of Ancient mythology and reality. Phraseology. Each student must present a paper dealing with the specific problems of Latin elegy. In case of absence, the students have to send the translation of selected texts via e-mail.
Assessment methods
The course is taught as both lecture and seminar. A paper and its oral delivery on the topic selected during the semester. At the end, written and oral final examination: analysis of the metre of a selected poem and its adequate translation from Latin. Active participation at the classes is also expected. The students have to complete also the tasks in the elf course (as test and workshop).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Studenti, kteří mají v kombinaci s latinou obor klasický řecký jazyk a literatura, ukončují předmět zkouškou!
The course is taught annually.
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Faculty of Arts as Centre of Excellence in Education: Complex Innovation of Study Programmes and Fields at FF MU with Regard to the Requirements of the Knowledge Economy“ – Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0228, which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf2/course/view.php?id=1071
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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