ID:
502760
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
ARCHEOLOGIA CLASSICA
Archeologia classica
Year:
2026
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (22/02/2027 - 25/05/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
Through attending lectures and independent study, students will gain an understanding of the main themes in the archaeology of Magna Graecia and Sicily, learning to situate the archaeological complexes within the historical context in which they were formed and transformed.
Course Prerequisites
The course requires a sound knowledge of Greek history and Greek archaeology.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and Museums visits.
Assessment Methods
The exam will take place in oral form, and will allow to verify the knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in class and of the texts listed in the appropriate section of the bibliography. The exam will also verify the student's ability to critically analyze the issues, making an appropriate use of bibliographic tools and using a proper language.
The degree of learning achieved will be assessed according to the following scale of values:
1. if the student demonstrates that he/she has understood the proposed texts and the topics discussed in class, showing critical skills and framing ability, and is able to use a proper language and vocabulary, the exam will be assessed as very good to excellent (28 to 30 cum laude);
2. knowledge of an exclusively or predominantly mnemonic type, lacking a deep understanding of the topics covered but capable of developing simple interpretative reasoning, combined with the use of a correct but not always appropriate language will lead to an assessment as good (25 -27) or satisfactory (23-24);
3. an approximate knowledge of the topics covered, a superficial understanding of the issues discussed and inappropriate methods of expression will lead to assessing the exam as sufficient (18-22);
4. learning gaps, inappropriate language, inability to find the way within the bibliography and the topics presented in class will be negatively assessed (fail).
The degree of learning achieved will be assessed according to the following scale of values:
1. if the student demonstrates that he/she has understood the proposed texts and the topics discussed in class, showing critical skills and framing ability, and is able to use a proper language and vocabulary, the exam will be assessed as very good to excellent (28 to 30 cum laude);
2. knowledge of an exclusively or predominantly mnemonic type, lacking a deep understanding of the topics covered but capable of developing simple interpretative reasoning, combined with the use of a correct but not always appropriate language will lead to an assessment as good (25 -27) or satisfactory (23-24);
3. an approximate knowledge of the topics covered, a superficial understanding of the issues discussed and inappropriate methods of expression will lead to assessing the exam as sufficient (18-22);
4. learning gaps, inappropriate language, inability to find the way within the bibliography and the topics presented in class will be negatively assessed (fail).
Texts
students must study the following book:
G.F. LA TORRE, Sicily and Magna Graecia. Archaeology of Greek Colonisation in the West, Bari, Laterza 2011.
Other textbook-style texts may be agreed with the lecturer; e.g.:
E. GRECO, Archaeology of Magna Graecia, Bari, Laterza 2005;
M. TORELLI, Gods and Artisans: Archaeologies of the Greek Colonies in the West, Bari, Laterza 2011.
Non-attending students must contact the lecturer to agree on a supplementary reading list and readings on specific topics.
Students wishing to explore certain aspects of the course in greater depth may agree with the lecturer to read other texts:
P. ORLANDINI, ‘The Figurative Arts’, in *Megale Hellas: History and Civilisation of Magna Graecia*, Milan, Libri Scheiwiller 1983, pp. 329–554;
G. RIZZA, E. DE MIRO, ‘The Figurative Arts from their Origins to the 5th century BC’, in *Sikanie: History and Civilisation of Greek Sicily*, Milan, Libri Scheiwiller 1985, pp. 125–242;
G. PUGLIESE CARRATELLI (ed.), *The Greeks in the West*, Exhibition Catalogue, Venice 1996, Monza, Bompiani, 1996, pp. 421–436.
Non italophone students are kindly requested to study on these handbooks: Ross Holloway, The Archaeology of Ancient Sicily, Routledge 2002; Further reading suggestions may be provided in class.
Class attendance is highly recommended; the students who cannot attend the course should contact the Professor in order to agree on a possible individual syllabus.
G.F. LA TORRE, Sicily and Magna Graecia. Archaeology of Greek Colonisation in the West, Bari, Laterza 2011.
Other textbook-style texts may be agreed with the lecturer; e.g.:
E. GRECO, Archaeology of Magna Graecia, Bari, Laterza 2005;
M. TORELLI, Gods and Artisans: Archaeologies of the Greek Colonies in the West, Bari, Laterza 2011.
Non-attending students must contact the lecturer to agree on a supplementary reading list and readings on specific topics.
Students wishing to explore certain aspects of the course in greater depth may agree with the lecturer to read other texts:
P. ORLANDINI, ‘The Figurative Arts’, in *Megale Hellas: History and Civilisation of Magna Graecia*, Milan, Libri Scheiwiller 1983, pp. 329–554;
G. RIZZA, E. DE MIRO, ‘The Figurative Arts from their Origins to the 5th century BC’, in *Sikanie: History and Civilisation of Greek Sicily*, Milan, Libri Scheiwiller 1985, pp. 125–242;
G. PUGLIESE CARRATELLI (ed.), *The Greeks in the West*, Exhibition Catalogue, Venice 1996, Monza, Bompiani, 1996, pp. 421–436.
Non italophone students are kindly requested to study on these handbooks: Ross Holloway, The Archaeology of Ancient Sicily, Routledge 2002; Further reading suggestions may be provided in class.
Class attendance is highly recommended; the students who cannot attend the course should contact the Professor in order to agree on a possible individual syllabus.
Contents
The course will examine the phenomenon of colonisation in Magna Graecia and Sicily from both historical and archaeological perspectives. We will analyze in turn the major phases of development and the main architectural, artistic and artisanal productions of several Greek apoikiai in Southern Italy and Sicily from their foundation to the Roman conquest.
Course Language
Italian
Degrees
Degrees (3)
CLASSICAL AND ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
Master’s Degree
2 years
HISTORY AND PROMOTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
Master’s Degree
2 years
THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN WORLD. HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
Master’s Degree
2 years
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