Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The prose author that will be read can vary from one year to another. No private reading.
On the programme for 2024-2025 will be Isaios, On the Estate of Kiron (speech 8).
The speeches of this 4th-century Attic orator cover subjects such as property rights, inheritance rules and the legal status of women and children. This is also the case with speech 8: the starting point for the speech we are interested in is given by the fact that Kiron died without leaving a direct heir, which gave rise to a conflict between the members of his family over his succession. On the Estate of Kiron reveals the complexity of inheritance laws, the role of kinship in family relationships and the legal implications of adoption. It also highlights the role of citizenship in inheritance rights.
In literary terms, Isaeus is renowned for his clear and effective rhetorical style. The eighth speech demonstrates advanced argumentation techniques through the use of logical reasoning, emotional appeal and character portrayal. To support his client's claim to the estate, Isaios appeals to a sense of fairness and emotional persuasion, while discrediting the opposing plaintiff. He also uses testimonials and documentary evidence to support his claims.
Optional personal reading of modern studies on a question of Greek history or civilization.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Aims: 1) introducing the students to the selected author and his piece of writing, with respect to the history of ancient Greek literature; 2) strengthening the students's knowledge of ancient Greek language (grammar, vocabulary, stylistics); 3) stimulating the students' interest in ancient Greek language and literature.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of ancient Greek language (the course will take place during the second semester).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Personal preparation is required each week.
In addition, an active approach to the Greek language should make it possible to achieve greater linguistic proficiency.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Three hours per week during the second semester alone.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Text edition of Isaios by Pierre Roussel at Les Belles Lettres (CUF) (no syllabus).
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Oral examination.
Each student can opt for an additional oral exam on a question of Greek history or civilization. If you choose this option, the optional test will count for 20% of the overall mark. This question, the content of which does not replace part of the subject matter of the author course, will start from your personal reading of an article, a set of articles, a chapter of a book or a set of chapters written in French or in another modern language, totaling approximately fifty pages and relating to a theme from Greek history or civilization, whether or not linked to the content of the author in the program. You will bring the text(s) of your choice to the exam, you will make a brief (max. 5 min.) and reasoned presentation of the question, emphasizing in particular what your reading has brought you, and you will answer a few questions, mainly of a general nature. The oral exam is not preceded by any preparation time, but all documents are authorized. The purpose of this optional test is to allow you, if you wish, to complete your studies with readings on a subject that you may regret the absence of in your program. If you are embarking on this process, please send me your choice of text(s) no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The author to be read in this class can vary each year.
Contacts
Koen Vanhaegendoren
Chargé de cours
Langues et Littératures Classiques
Département des Sciences de l'Antiquité
Faculté de Philosophie et Lettres
Université de Liège
Place du 20-Août, 7 - Bât. A1
B - 4000 Liège
Phone: +32-4-366.55.79
e-mail : koen.vanhaegendoren@ulg.ac.be
Secretary : Valérie Elias
Phone: +32-4-366.55.44
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Online Notes
Notes are available on eCampus.