From Dante Alighieri to Umberto Eco: glimpse of Italian literature

Teacher(s)

Cavagna Mattia;

Language

Italian

Prerequisites

Speaking: B1 level in Italian 
Writing: B2 level in Italian 
Reading comprehension: B1 level in Italian 

Main themes

An overview of Italian literary history.  
The broad outlines of Italian literature, from its origins to the present day, will be presented through the reading of poems, short stories and short texts. The characteristics of the various trends and periods will be explained, as well as the major historical events that have influenced literature or have been influenced by it. 
During the practical sessions students will learn to read and understand medieval, renaissance and baroque Italian texts. 

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Recognise Italian texts from different periods
2	Identify the distinctive features of the various Italian literary trends
3	Maîtriser les outils nécessaires pour lire des textes italiens médiévaumaster the tools needed to read medieval, renaissance and baroque Italian texts x, renaissants et baroques
4	Introduce and characterise the major authors of Italian literature and their works.
This learning unit contributes to the development and command of the following skills and learning outcomes of the ELAL programmes: 1.4; 1.5; 2.6; 3.5; 3.6; 4.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6

Content

A survey of the masterpieces of Italian literature, from the Middle Ages (Dante Alighieri) to the present day. The texts covered (mainly extracts) will be provided in a reading portfolio.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a series of lectures given in Italian. Students will be required to do their own reading on the material covered in the course, using a reading portfolio.

Evaluation methods

Written exam on the course content

Faculty or entity

> ELAL