32595 - Romance Philology 1 (LM)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the tools of philological, ethno-philological, and ecdotic analysis applied to the investigation of texts. He is introduced to a deeper knowledge of the system of literary genres, through specific analysis, translations and critical comments of some of the main works of the medieval Romance tradition, with specific reference to the Gallo-Romance and Italo-Romance area (French and Occitan, Italian). As for the skills to be acquired, the course also aims to develop various methodologies related to the principles of comparative philology (stylistic, textual and ethno-textual comparison).

Course contents

1. Introduction to the langue d’oïl

2. Chrétien de Troyes and the medieval romance

3. Chrétien de Troyes, Yvain: manuscript tradition, language (phonetics, morphology, syntax), textual analysi

Readings/Bibliography

Au. Roncaglia, La lingua d’oïl. Avviamento allo studio del francese antico, Roma, Edizioni dell’Ateneo, 1971 (and subsequent editions).

Chrétien de Troyes, Il cavaliere del leone, a cura di F. Gambino, con un’introduzione di L. Spetia, Alessandria, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2011.

Further bibliographical details will be provided during the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures. Seminar sessions are planned, allowing for open discussion and group in-depth analysis of the topics covered.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

Teaching tools

Some study materials (maps, manuscript reproductions, text editions, etc.) will be uploaded to the Virtuale platform. Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-edsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Borriero