KT24-25 Creative Imitation
Course Name
Creative Imitation in Latin literature (Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance)University
RUEC
5/6 ECCourse date
semester 1 (2024 - 2025)Registration open until
Location
UtrechtInstructor(s)
dr. Vincent Hunink (RU) & dr. Christoph Pieper (UL) & dr. Robert Flierman (UU)E-mail Contact
dr. Vincent HuninkCourse objectives
After successful completion of the course you are able:
- to translate the Latin texts in correct Dutch or English
- to analyze the grammatical and syntactical problems in the Latin texts;
- to reflect in a critical manner on the form, style, content, and aspects of imitation in the Latin texts, with use of the subjects discussed in class and the secondary literature you have read.
- to find and use medieval and neo-latin works in the three genres discussed in class;
- to discuss the history of the three genres from Antiquity until the Renaissance.
- apply the concept of creative imitation in the analysis of medieval and neo-latin literature, specifically in texts belonging to the three genres.
Course content
Imitatio as theory and method of production and consumption of Latin literarry texts from Antiquity until the Renaissance.
1 class theoretical background, with source texts in translation and discussion of an example of creative imitation in Antiquity (Vergil and Ovid);
1 class medieval epic (Arator),
1 class ancient and Renaissance didactic epic (Lucretius, Fracastoro),
1 class ancient and medieval satire/parody (Petronius, Missa potatorum),
1 class Renaissance elegy.
NB The definitive choice of genres and texts will be determined by mutual agreement of the teachers.
The theme and some of the selected texts are well suited to present and discuss in the high school classroom.
BA GLTC/Classics. Note: all participants should be able to correctly translate Latin source texts in acceptable English (or, if their program allows this, Dutch). We expect Latin translation skills at a level that is common in The Netherlands after a BA GLTC.
It is of great importance that students have Latin translation skills as required (level after obtaining BA GLTC). In case of doubt, please contact the course coordinator.
Assessment
Format
Lectures/seminars. The course will take place on the campus of Utrecht university (or if necessary, online)
Exam
Written exam (100%)
Study load
5 EC = 140 hrs. of which:
15 hrs. seminars
45 hrs. preperation seminars
70 hrs. study and reading Latin texts
10 hrs. preperation exam
UvA/VU
To obtain 6 EC, UvA and VU students read more source texts and secondary literature (1 EC) in consultation with the teachers. This must be determined in week 1.
Background Literature and Course Materials
Scans of primary sources texts and secondary will be made available to the students
Further information
| Friday 8-11-2024 | Utrecht | 11.00-14.00 |
| Friday 15-11-2024 | Utrecht | 11.00-14.00 |
| Friday 22-11-2024 | Utrecht | 11.00-14.00 |
| Friday 6-12-2024 | Utrecht | 11.00-14.00 |
| Friday 13-12-2024* | Utrecht | 11.00-14.00 |
*Timeslot might conflict with students who also follow Greek Epigraphy. In this case the teachers will present a solution for students that are enrolled in both courses.