Greek books and documents from ptolemaic, roman and byzantine Egypt. Greek papyri from IV B.C. to VI A.D.: reading of greek texts with palaeographical commentary and notes pertaining their contents (I mod.: IV B.C. - I A.D.; II mod.: II-VI A.D.)
The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology, ed. by R.S. Bagnall, Oxford University Press 2009.
Learning Objectives
Basic knowledge of evolution of the ancient greek writing; typology of the greek texts on papyrus.
Prerequisites
Primary knowledge of greek language and literature, and of ancient history.
Teaching Methods
Class lessons
Further information
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Type of Assessment
Oral examination
Course program
Reading (from photo of the originals) of greek papyri (documents and literary texts) with palaeographical and historical commentary, from IV B.C. to the byzantine period. Bibliography will be given during the lessons.