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090092 VO History of Greek Literature in Medieval Times: Authors, Texts, Manuscripts (2022W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 9 - Altertumswissenschaften

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Greek literature has a long history, stretching from 800 BC to the modern times. Although the classical period is considered the golden age of Greek literature, the post-classical period and especially the Greek textual culture of Late Antiquity and the medieval times is marked with some fascinating developments. This course offers an introduction to little-known authors and texts dating from early Byzantine times to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. By taking as example the textual production of Byzantium, it will focus on the particularities of writing and performing literature in a premodern period; it will discuss its complex nature, which was influenced both by classical culture and Christian tradition; finally, it will address a wide array of questions, including that of manuscript and oral circulation, genre hybridity, language, literary patronage, and periodization.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination based on the course materials at the end of the Semester. It will be possible to answer the English questions either in English or in German.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Content of the lectures and recommended readings.

Reading list

A bibliographical list will be distributed at the first meeting of the lecture.

Association in the course directory

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