DSMB27 Methodology of Papyrology

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
prof. Giuseppina Azzarello (lecturer)
Mgr. Sara Marmai (seminar tutor), Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Adam Kuvik (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 11:30–13:00 VP
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of ancient Greek - reading Greek alphabet at least.
Completing the course DSMB26 Introduction into Papyrology is an advantage but not obligatory.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
The course aims at giving a solid scientific method to work with papyrological texts. In particular, it focuses on the decipherment and interpretation of unpublished papyri from various collections, also with the help of modern digital tools.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will:
- be able to describe, date and decipher documentary papyri;
- know the main bibliographical and digital tools for papyrological research;
- be able to carry out a small research autonomously and originally;
- be able to choose between supplement options;
- be able to communicate her/his opinion and stay open to the others’ points of view;
- be able to decipher cursive handwritings and supplement a fragmentary text in Ancient Greek.
Syllabus
  • Classes on deciphering and datation of papyri.
Literature
    required literature
  • GAGOS, T.; GATES, J. E. and WILBURN, A. T. Material Culture and Texts of Graeco-Roman Egypt: Creating Context, Debating Meaning. Bulletin of the American Society of Papyrologists. 2005, 42, 171–188.
  • YOUTIE, H. C. The Papyrologist: Artificer of Facts. Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies. 1963, 4, 19–32.
    recommended literature
  • 1 volume of the series The Oxyrhynchus Papyri.
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and seminars focusing on deciphering and datation of papyri (made available as digital images).
Assessment methods
Students will carry out a small research on a topic agreed on with the teacher, whose first results she/he will present at the end of the course with the whole group. After that she/he will enhance her/his work and submit it as a written essay to the teacher.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Teacher's information
The course is taught online in MS Teams: students enrolled in the course UNTIL February 28 WILL BE ADDED to the class in MS Teams AUTOMATICALLY; those enrolled AFTER February 28 HAVE TO CONTACT THE TEACHER AND ASK TO BE ADDED.

For any further information or problem solutions, please contact the teacher: giuseppina.azzarello@uniud.it

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