Latin Epigraphy
Naam cursus
Latin Epigraphy on location in RomeUniversiteit
VUPunten / credits
5/6 ECCursusdatum
semester 2 (2022 - 2023)Inschrijfdatum
Locatie
VU/Rome ATTENTION: Enrollment before 04/12/2022 see belowNaam docent
Dr. A.J.M. Derks (VU) en Prof. dr. C.H.M. Kroon (UvA)E-mail contactpersoon
Dr. A.J.M. Derks (VU)Doel van de cursus
The student who has successfully completed this course;
– is able to read and understand Latin inscriptions at a level that fits with their preceding education (VWO with Latin; introductory courses Latin I and Latin II at university; B Classics);
– has a good knowledge of the handbooks, corpora and databases for epigraphic research and has the ability to effectively use them for their own research;
– has a good knowledge of the most commonly used abbreviations and is able to apply the rules of transcription on a new text;
– is able to write a systematic epigraphic commentary on an unseen text and is able to assess which elements of the text are common and which unusual;
– is able to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to the interpretation of epigraphic texts by including the original spatial context, the type of monument etc. into the interpretation of the epigraphic text.
Uitgebreide omschrijving
An intensive introduction to the sources and methods of Latin epigraphy, mainly through on-site teaching.
The course comprises individual study and research (under supervision) in the library of the KNIR, alternated with lectures, and museum and site visits. The programme includes visits to the epigraphic collections of the Museo Nazionale Romano, the Musei Capitolini and the Vatican, and further comprises a city walk along monuments with in situ preserved ancient inscriptions, and excursions to the Roman necropolis at Isola sacra and the ancient city of Ostia.
Ingangseisen / Taalbeheersing
Students need to have at least a basic working knowledge of Latin (a secondary school exam/A-level Latin or introductory courses Latin I and II at university).
Examen informatie
Werkvorm
Seminars, practical assignments, excursion
Assessment
Paper 100%
Studyload
5 ECTS
UvA/VU
UvA/VU-students who need 6 ECTS will make slightly longer assignments or do an extra assignment. This must be determined with your lecturer in week 1.
Boeken / Literatuur
Literature
Literature will be made available online (no costs)
Costs excursion
Students pay their own air ticket to Rome. Successful completion of the course qualifies for a reimbursement of travel costs of 100 euros.
Meer informatie
Enrollment
Important! Enrollment for the course closes on the fourth of december 2022.
Students should also sign up via the website of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (www.knir.it)
A maximum of 15 students can be admitted; selection will take place if there are more interested students.
Schedule
Four obligatory introductory classes
on Friday afternoons 13:30 – 17:00 on campus VU (Amsterdam): Hoofdgebouw -13A24
27/01/23 on campus VU Hoofdgebouw -13A24
03/02/23 on campus VU Hoofdgebouw -13A24
10/02/23 on campus VU Hoofdgebouw -13A24
17/02/23 on campus VU Hoofdgebouw -13A24
17/03/23 on campus VU (Final session after Rome) Hoofdgebouw -13A24
Study trip
Intensive seminar at the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome: 3-12 of March 2023