LJMgrB63 Introduction to bad Latin according to misspelt inscriptions

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Béla Adamik, Ph.D. (lecturer), prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D. (deputy)
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
Tue 31. 10. 15:50–17:25 A21, Thu 2. 11. 10:50–12:25 A21, 15:50–17:25 A21
Prerequisites
Sound knowledge of Latin grammar and reading knowledge of Classical Latin. Techer prof. B. Adamik
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
The aim of this course is to provide Latinists with a reasonably comprehensive introduction to inscriptional Latin particularly concerning the interpretation of misspellings and other, e.g. metrical faults to be found in inscriptions. Accordingly not only various kinds and causes of misspellings but also errors of versification along with their underlying linguistic changes will be discussed and highlighted by selected Latin inscriptions of the imperial age.
Learning outcomes
Capacity to recognize and interpet misspellings and other faults present in latin inscriptions of the imperial Age.
Syllabus
  • Meeting 1 (31.10.2017 Tuesday).15,50-17,25 in A 21 Introduction; Misspellings of extra-linguistic nature;
  • Meeting 2 (1.11. 2017 Wednesday)14.10 - 15,50 A 24 Misspellings of linguistic nature;
  • Meeting 3 (02.11.2017 Thursday) 10,50 – 12,25 in A 21 Metrical faults as evidence of linguistic change. Meetings for Datbase collaborators: 02.11.2017, 15,50 – 17,25 in A 21
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussion.
Assessment methods
Apart from regular attendance course requirements will include preparation of two homeworks (Transcriptions of texts of selected misspelt inscriptions based on their drawings or photos).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught only once.
General note: Výuka bude probíhat v angličtině.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 3 dny, 31. 10 - 2. 11. 2017.
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