Program Overview

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EPIGRAFIA LATINA MODULO II

Course Description

The course "EPIGRAFIA LATINA MODULO II" provides a comprehensive understanding of Latin epigraphy, enabling students to read, translate, and interpret Latin inscriptions. The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of epigraphy, including the history of the discipline, the preparation of inscriptions, and the analysis of epigraphic texts.

Objectives and Contents

Objectives

The primary objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to read, translate, and interpret Latin inscriptions. The course also aims to illustrate and analyze the historical, institutional, economic, social, and cultural aspects reflected in the content of each document.

Contents

The course is divided into two parts:

1. Introduction to Latin epigraphy, including its definition, characteristics, and history.
2. Reading, transcription, and commentary on a series of Latin inscriptions, with a focus on their importance for understanding the political, social, and economic life of the Roman world.

Prerequisites

A basic knowledge of Latin is required.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, seminars, and laboratory activities, including visits to museums and archaeological sites. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and engage in individual study.

Bibliography

• A. Buonopane, "Manuale di epigrafia latina," Carocci, Roma 2020.
• C. Letta, S. Segenni, "L'amministrazione romana. Stato e cittŕ in etŕ repubblicana e imperiale," Carocci editore, Roma 2023.
• E. Cimarosti, "Le iscrizioni di etŕ romana sul versante italiano delle Alpes Cottiae," Sylloge Epigraphica Barcinonensis, Anexos 1, Barcelona 2012.

Exam

The exam is oral and aims to assess the student's ability to:

• Read, translate, and interpret Latin inscriptions.
• Classify the main categories of inscribed monuments and their forms of writing.
• Analyze the historical, institutional, economic, social, and cultural aspects reflected in the content of each document.
• Orient themselves among the bibliographic research tools and updates related to the discipline.

Teachers and Commission

• Elena Cimarosti (Professor)
• Francesca Gazzano (President of the Exam Commission)
• Valter Lapini (Member of the Exam Commission)
• Elena Cimarosti (Supplementary President)
• Pia Carolla (Supplementary Member)
• Valentina Pestarino (Supplementary Member)
• Viviana Pettrossi (Supplementary Member)
• Simone Podestŕ (Supplementary Member)

Lessons

• The course starts on February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Aula E, Balbi 4.
• The lesson schedule is available on the EasyAcademy portal.

Other Information

For further information, please contact the professor.