Mediterranean literature as a vehicle for a new humanism

Basic notions about the use of the LIM

References to Latin literature

Spread map of the Latin language from the 1st to the 5th century AD

Analysis of the following Latin African authors:

• Publius Terentius AferAfer  II sec aC
• Lucius Apuleius Madauresis II sec. D.C
• Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus  II-III sec a.C

in the computer room

Educator divides the students into groups and he invites students to research and deepen the themes present in Terentius, Apuleius and Tertullianus.

They support this thesis (Mediterranean as “trait d’union “ of people and cultures)

Terentius:

• The concept of “Humanitas”, understood as freedom of thought, respect for human personality, commonality of nature of all men, dedication to social duties, rationality, love for culture, balance and inner coherence: «Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto» , comedy, Heautontimorumenos, v. 77
• The comedy of Terentius, Adelphoe, vv, 26-154 (a still current reflection on   the relationship between fathers and sons)

Apuleius:

• The novel Metamorphoseon books XI, the theme of magic and metamorphosis present in all cultures bordering the Mediterranean Sea
• The oration “ Apologia” the theme of magic

Tertullianus:

• Apologeticum, a passionate defense of Christianity, during the persecutions of Christians.
• Misunderstandings, persecutions, and episodes of religious intolerance are problems typical of the people bordering the Mediterranean sea

in classroom

Reflection and debate:

• on literature as a vehicle of progress and social improvement (with references on the current theme of migration)
• European legislation on immigration, the rights and duties of immigrants, the scholastic inclusion of immigrants
• students make posters with all the information they found through their research