LJMedA01 Introduction to Medieval Latin

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Petra Mutlová, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Dana Stehlíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lucie Mazalová, 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
Prerequisites
LJBcA04 Latin Grammar V || OBOR(LJU) || OBOR(LLS) || (OBOR(LJ) && TYP_STUDIA(N))
Thorough knowledge of Latin grammar within the scope required for the B.A. examination in Latin Language and Literature, to pass the examination itself is not required.
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
Medieval Latin is a historical, cultural and linguistic phenomenon that is a direct successor of Latin language and literature of Classical antiquity. At the end of the course, students should be able to explain this continuity and its means; to point out the main characteristics of Medieval Latin; to describe the forms of Medieval Latin prose and poetry; to evaluate the importance of the Bible in Medieval Latin literature; to employ information about primary sources and scholarly literature in their further studies.
Syllabus
  • LECTURE:
  • 1. Definition and chronology of Medieval Latin studies.
  • 2. History of Medieval Latin studies.
  • 3. Constitutive elements of Medieval Latin (Classical, Vulgar and Christian Latin).
  • 4. Dictionaries and other basic tools for the study of Medieval Latin.
  • 5. Status of the Latin language in the late Roman Empire.
  • 6. Forms and genres of Medieval Latin prose.
  • 7. Forms of Medieval Latin poetry (metrical, rhythmical and rhythm-metrical poetry).
  • SEMINAR: Reading, translation and analysis of selected texts.
Literature
  • NECHUTOVÁ, Jana. Texty ke cvičením ze středověké latiny. Dotisk. Brno: Vydavatelství Masarykovy univerzity, 1996, 87 pp. info
  • NECHUTOVÁ, Jana. Středověká latina (Medieval Latin). První vyd. Praha: KLP, 2002, 164 pp. 654,2. ISBN 80-85917-82-3. info
  • NECHUTOVÁ, Jana. Latinská literatura českého středověku do roku 1400. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2000, 368 pp. ISBN 80-7021-305-1. info
  • SPUNAR, Pavel. Kultura středověku. 2. pozměn. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1995, 226 s. ISBN 8020005471. info
  • LE GOFF, Jacques. Kultura středověké Evropy. Translated by Josef Čermák. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1991, 747 s. ISBN 8020702067. info
  • VIDMANOVÁ, Anežka. Laborintus :latinská literatura středověkých Čech. Vyd. 1. Praha: KLP-Koniasch Latin Press, 1994, 222 s. ISBN 80-901508-6-1. info
  • STRECKER, Karl. Einführung in das Mittellatein. Berlin: Weidmannsche Buchhandlung, 1928, 42 s. info
  • NORBERG, Dag. Manuel pratique du latin médiéval. Paris, 1968. info
  • LANGOSCH, Karl. Lateinisches Mittelalter (Einleitung in Sprache und Literatur). Darmstadt, 1988. info
Teaching methods
Lecture and seminar: overview of the basic notions, concepts and methodology of the discipline; individual topics are furthermore illustrated on practical examples; students read selected Latin texts as well as primary sources (mastering basics of working with old prints and medieval manuscripts).
Assessment methods
Regular attendance and active class participation (min. 75%); presentation of a selected text; final oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Předmět je povinný pro studenty latinské medievistiky, pro studenty klasické filologie volitelný.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/wuks
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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