Byzantine philology II (grad.)

Pre-requisites: Passed exam in Byzantine philology I

Course objectives: Acquainting with Medieval Greek literacy; being able to translate from Medieval Greek; Being able to do scientific work in the field of Byzantine philology (i.e. the use of sources, contemporary methodology of work, the use of critically acclaimed literature... etc.)

Course description: The history of Byzantine literature and the development of Greek language in middle ages.

Learning Outcomes: Deeper knowledge of certain areas of Byzantine philology; The ability for independent research.

Literature/Reading:

• S.S. Averincev, Poetika ranovizantijske književnosti, Beograd 1982.
• H.G. Bek, Putevi vizantijske književnosti, Beograd 1967.
• L. Breje, Vizantijska civilizacija (poglavlja IX-XIII), Beograd 1976.
• G. Ostrogorski, Istorija Vizantije, Beograd 1959.
• A. Jevtić, Patrologija, druga sveska: Istočni oci i pisci 4. i 5. veka, od Nikeje do Halkedona, 325-451, Beograd 1984.
• Dž. Majendorf, Vizantijsko bogoslovlje, Kragujevac 1985.
• V.V. Bičkov, Vizantijska estetika: Teorijski problemi, Beograd 1991.
• H. Hunger, Die profane Literatur der Byzantiner, Muenchen (više izdanja).