This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2023-2024 !
Teacher(s)
Language
Italian
Prerequisites
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Main themes
In this course, we will analyse how texts from Italian poetry create meanings. We will study the various phenomena linked to the presence or absence of communication, to arguing, to iconicity and to how the significant produces meaning.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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To be able to analyse an italian libretto. To learn how a libretto functions. To learn the characteristics of the libretto and of italian operas. To know how to write-up an analysis. To have read the fundamental libretti. |
Content
Contemporary poets and lyricists (pop music, rap, trap, etc.) will be studied in this course.
From the very beginning, poetry has been closely linked to music. Although since the times of Petrarch, poetry has been partly emancipated from music, the idea of the musicality of poetry remains an important constituent in the Western imagination.
What are the elements and constituents that young people use when writing poetic lyrics, for example, making rap or rock?
Much production for music is highly metaphorical and exploits the phonic games typical of "literary" poetry.
But even in traditional, literary poetry, cross-fertilization can be seen: poets such as Sanguineti (1930-2010) were inspired by rap.
From the very beginning, poetry has been closely linked to music. Although since the times of Petrarch, poetry has been partly emancipated from music, the idea of the musicality of poetry remains an important constituent in the Western imagination.
What are the elements and constituents that young people use when writing poetic lyrics, for example, making rap or rock?
Much production for music is highly metaphorical and exploits the phonic games typical of "literary" poetry.
But even in traditional, literary poetry, cross-fertilization can be seen: poets such as Sanguineti (1930-2010) were inspired by rap.
Teaching methods
Students will learn how to use the necessary tools to explore the poetic texts of songs and introduce musical aspects into their analysis: the musical aspect does not require any previous musical training.
An important aspect of the course is studying the concept album as a new form of collected poetry.
An important aspect of the course is studying the concept album as a new form of collected poetry.
Evaluation methods
Students are required to analyse a concept album and hand in a first draft of a written assignment by 20 November. In the light of the lecturers' comments, the final version is to be handed in before the official revision period.
There is a formal oral examination at which students are required to defend their assignment.
There is a formal oral examination at which students are required to defend their assignment.
Other information
All the necessary information can be found on MOODLE together with a more detailed description of all the course requirements.
Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Certificat universitaire en littérature
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [60] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General