33852 - Teaching of Latin Language and Culture with Laboratory (1) (2nd cycle)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students have improved their knowledge of Latin Language and are able to communicate contents related to Latin language and culture in a didactically effective way. They know the appropriate tools and methodologies for teaching Latin language and culture.

Course contents

SPECIAL FOCUS COURSE
Reading Horace in classroom: a reading path through Horace' Carmina

The reading of a selection of Horace' Carmina (1,1; 1,4; 1,5; 1,9; 1,11; 1,37; 1,38; 2,20; 3,13; 3,14; 3,26; 4,1; 4,7; 4,11; 4,12) will provide the opportunity to focus different methods of literary analysis in a didactic perspective.

LABORATORY laboratory activities will focus, in particular, on the evaluation of translation from Latin and the use of ICT (Information Communication Technologies) in teaching Latin

CORE COURSE

- The institutional frame: the place of Latin in Italian school curricula

- Elements of teaching language

- Elements of teaching literature

AUTHORS
Horace, Carmina (a selection) the text has to be read in his original language; metric analysis is required.

SECONDARY LITERATURE students are required to read either one of the critical essays included in the teaching materials, or one of the following essays:

1) F. Citti, Materiali su Pascoli interprete di Orazio, “Eikasmos” 21, 2010, 433-483.
2) L. Edmunds, From a Sabine Jar: Reading Horace, Odes 1. 9, Chapel Hill-London, The University of North Carolina Press, 1992 (a chapter)
3) A. Traina, La poesia della saggezza, in Orazio, Odi ed Epodi, introd. di A. Traina; trad. e note di E. Mandruzzato, Milano, Bur, 2005, rist. in A. Traina, Poeti latini (e neolatini) V, Bologna, Pàtron, 1988, pp. 133-168.

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

Latin texts:  As for Horace's Carmina, it is advisable to use an edition with translation, such as Orazio, Odi ed Epodi, introduzione di A. Traina, trad. e note di E. Mandruzzato, Milano (BUR) 2005. Other materials on Horace's Carmina will be provided during the course.

Essays and Handbooks:  students are required to read A. Balbo Materiali e metodi per una didattica multimediale del latino, Bologna, Pàtron 2018.

Students who didn't attend the course are asked to contact the teacher

Teaching methods

The course combines teacher lectures, workshops and seminars: students will be required to share the teaching process.

Assessment methods

The exam consist of a conversation with the examiner; these abilities will be assessed:

• to discuss the essays included in bibliography and to highlight issues and problems related to teaching Latin in secondary school.
• to understand the grammatical structure (phonetic, morphology, syntax), translate and analyze the Latin texts listed among the recommended readings.
  
• to estabilish the literary backgrounds of the texts examined in class and reflect on how to use them didactically. 

Assessment guidelines: 

failing grades: lack of basic linguistic knowledge and inability to produce a correct translation and interpretation of the text. Subsequent inability to plan effectively teaching.

passing grades: basic linguistic knowledge, translation and interpretation of texts mostly correct, but inaccurate and lacking in autonomy. Basic teaching skills: the student is able to plan teaching, but not in an autonomous way.

positive grades: language proficiency at an intermediate level; translation and interpretation of the texts fully correct, but not always accurate and autonomous. Good teaching skills: the student is able to plan an effective teaching and to reflect on teaching.

excellent grades: language proficiency at an upper-mid level; translation and interpretation of the texts not only correct but performed with autonomy and precision. Excellent teaching skills: the student is able to plan original and effective teaching strategies and to reflect on teaching.

Teaching tools

The teaching activity will be supported by seminars concerning different aspects of the discipline. Some teaching materials are available on-line.

Office hours

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