HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT GREEKS

This lecture course is part of the Master's Degree Programme in Ancient Civilisations: Literature, History and Archaeology as a core educational activity in Ancient History (common curriculum), 6 CFU.
It allows students to acquire notions concerning:
- advanced content, methodological and epistemological skills in the field of Greek history;
- an in-depth knowledge of Greek antiquity in its historical expressions, obtained through direct knowledge of the texts, also philologically investigated, and of all the documentary evidence that contributes to the reconstruction of historical processes;
- advanced methodological skills in the description, reading and interpretation of historical sources;
- interest in the history of studies with particular reference to historiographical aspects;
- knowledge of the main traditional and digital tools (indexes, corpora, image archives) for the research and the updating of the discipline;
- the ability to develop an original scientific presentation.

The course responds to the educational objectives of the Master’s Degree (as detailed in Section A4 of the SUA), and has the following expected learning outcomes (according to the Dublin Descriptors):
1. Knowledge and understanding: Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the core topic of the course. Students will become familiar with the terminology used to discuss these concepts and with the primary sources that inform our understanding of them.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to analyse and interpret primary texts (in original language and in translation), recognize the relevant terminology, and apply concepts learned to new contexts. They will develop skills in critically analysing both ancient sources and modern scholarship on the topic.
3. Making judgments: Students will develop the ability to evaluate different interpretations of the topics, formulate and argue for their own interpretations, and reflect on the ethical and social implications of these concepts both in antiquity and today.
4. Communication skills: Students will enhance their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate scholarly language and terms. They will practice presenting arguments and discussing them with peers.
5. Learning skills: Students will develop the ability to conduct independent research on topics, to critically evaluate scholarship, and to engage with theoretical frameworks from various disciplines.

Basic knowledge of Greek history: it is necessary to have passed a basic-level course in Greek history.

MIGRATIONS, KTISEIS, CITIES: THE GREEKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN IN THE ARCHAIC AGE

The Greek colonization of the archaic period is one of the most significant topics in the study of Greek history, both for the richness of ancient traditions and for the depth of modern historiographical debate. Starting with a presentation of the crucial methodological crossroads for approaching the study of this subject, the course will proceed with an in-depth exploration of some topics, appropriately exemplified by particularly interesting case studies:

The Mediterranean scenario in the Iron Age
Ancient definitions and modern paradigms
The founder, the foundation
Oracle sanctions
Urban and social definitions
Colonies of colonies
The role of women
Colonial landscapes
Contacts and hybridizations
Colonial memories

Letture di base :
D. Asheri, Colonizzazione e decolonizzazione, in I Greci, 1, a cura di S. Settis, Torino 1996, 73-115.
M.C. D’Ercole, Storie mediterranee, Roma 2026
M.I. Finley, E. Lepore, Le colonie degli antichi e dei moderni, Roma 2000
M. Giangiulio, Avventurieri, mercanti, coloni, mercenari. Mobilità umana e circolazione di risorse nel Mediterraneo antico, in I Greci, 2.I, a cura di S. Settis, Torino 1996, 497-525.
M. Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Roma 2021.
E. Greco, M. Lombardo, La colonizzazione greca: modelli interpretativi nel dibattito attuale, in Origini della Magna Grecia. Mobilità, migrazioni, fondazioni. Atti del L Convegno di Studi sulla Magna Grecia (Taranto 2010), Taranto 2012, 35-60.

Additional required readings will be indicated during class and assigned on a case-by-case basis to one or more students, who will then present a critical summary in class.

The oral exam consists of a discussion on the topics covered in the lectures and the required readings. The purpose of the examination is to evaluate the disciplinary competence and the critical and methodological skills developed during the lessons and through individual study.
The evaluation will take into account the following aspects: mastery of content and the specialist terminology acquired during the course; ability to conduct a histyorical/conceptiual analysis of relevant texts; capacity for argumentation, critical judgment, synthesis, and analysis.

oral

The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

A. Grades in the range 18-22 will be awarded in the presence of:
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the programme;
• Limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating autonomous judgments;
• Sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the dimension of honour.

B. Grades in the range 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
• Good knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the programme;
• Discrete ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating autonomous judgments;
• Discrete communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the dimension of honour.

C. Grades in the range 27-30 will be awarded in the presence of:
• Very good or excellent knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the programme;
• Good or excellent ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating autonomous judgments;
• Fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the dimension of honour.

D. "Lode" (distinction) will be awarded in the presence of excellent knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the program, judgment capacity, and communication skills.

The course will be structured around one or two weekly seminars of 2 hours each, combining lectures and discussion sessions. Students will be expected to prepare a small number of assigned readings before each seminar and to participate actively in discussions.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development