Interpretations from Roman Literature 3700-CS1-1-ILR

Knowledge: students completing the course will be familiar with and understand
- the basic terminology of literary studies and cultural studies
- the theories and methodologies of disciplines dealing with cultural studies
-the links between humanities disciplines and the unique relations between different disciplines connected with cultural studies; they will acquire - the basics of an interdisciplinary approach in cultural studies
- issues related to the reception of antiquity
- the most important creators of European culture
- classical philosophy authors and their ideas
- the basic methods of interpreting a literary text and a textual historical source
- the importance of the complex nature of language in philological and cultural studies research, be familiar with the principles of the semiotics of language and culture

Skills: students completing the course will be able to
- interpret literary texts referencing the heritage of antiquity
- write and present a study on the reception of a work of ancient culture in later periods
- autonomously identify the main theses of an oral presentation / written text in Polish and in a selected language of the Mediterranean area
- produce a written and oral presentation taking into account the different needs of their prospective audience, using basic digital tools and internet resources useful for this purpose

Social competences: students completing the course will be ready to
- carry out the work plan of their contribution to a class, according to the teacher’s guidelines
- be aware of the importance of ancient heritage in European culture
- understand the importance of preserving the richness, integrity and awareness of Europe’s cultural heritage, including the individual traditions of the Mediterranean area

written assignment/activity

Provided by the lecturer.

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