Italian Philology Ma
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
Object of the course is presenting the methodology of philological investigation applied to vulgar texts of all ages, especially to literally ones, transmitted by single or multiple witnesses. Deepen the knowledge of specific terminology, of different techniques of analysis, and the creation of critical apparatus.
Expected learning outcomes
Critical ability in the interpretation of vulgar and Italian texts; ability to establish meaningful connections between the witnesses of tradition by clarifying the history of the single witness and the work of the individual copyist, within the historical context that generated them and putting them in relation to the historical and biographical events of the author. Mastery of bibliographic and methodological tools related to the course. Awareness of the concepts and technical terminology of philology.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
We would like to carry out lessons in the presence of students; however, if this is not possible, the distance lessons will be held accordingly to the scheduled time, via Teams platform.
Students who want to attend the lessons must send an email to the teacher before the course starts.
The same is valid for exams.
Any change will be announced through Ariel.
Students who want to attend the lessons must send an email to the teacher before the course starts.
The same is valid for exams.
Any change will be announced through Ariel.
Course syllabus
Parts A-B: The text of the Sermons by A. Manzoni.
Starting from the analysis of the handwritten witnesses, the teacher will present the history of the Sermons by A. Manzoni and on the basis of the specific bibliography he will address the definition of the textual structure; in addition, will be discussed the criteria to prepare the critical edition.
Part C: Il ms. Vat. lat. 3197 of Petrarch's Canzoniere.
We will analyze different aspects of the manuscript Vat. Lat. 3197 autograph by Pietro Bembo, which forms the basis of the edition of Petrarca's rhymes printed by Aldo Manuzio in 1501. Will also be examinated the textual criteria that guided Bembo.
Starting from the analysis of the handwritten witnesses, the teacher will present the history of the Sermons by A. Manzoni and on the basis of the specific bibliography he will address the definition of the textual structure; in addition, will be discussed the criteria to prepare the critical edition.
Part C: Il ms. Vat. lat. 3197 of Petrarch's Canzoniere.
We will analyze different aspects of the manuscript Vat. Lat. 3197 autograph by Pietro Bembo, which forms the basis of the edition of Petrarca's rhymes printed by Aldo Manuzio in 1501. Will also be examinated the textual criteria that guided Bembo.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the fundamental notions of textual philology.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Other working materials will be made available on Ariel website. Attendance at lessons is highly recommended.
Non-attending students will have the same program as attending students, but are requested to contact the teacher. for the necessary bibliographic additions.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Also, students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Non-attending students will have the same program as attending students, but are requested to contact the teacher. for the necessary bibliographic additions.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Also, students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
Teaching Resources
Parts A-B:
An edition of Manzoni's Poems, chosen among those on the market.
Bibliography:
- Ireneo Sanesi, IV. "Sermoni", in A. Manzoni, Poesie rifiutate e abbozzi delle riconosciute, a cura di I. Sanesi, Firenze, Sansoni, 1954, pp. LXXIX-LXXXIX.
- Fausto Ghisalberti, XIII. "Sermoni", in A. Manzoni, Poesie e tragedie, Milano, Mondadori, 1957, pp. 870-77.
- G. Bezzola, Sui Sermoni di A.Manzoni, in Schede critiche, Milano, Cisalpino-Goliardica, 1989, pp. 17-35.
- G. Folena Manzoni «libertino» e i romanzi d'amore, in Manzoni e oltre, Napoli, Edizioni scientifiche italiane, 1987, pp. 11-50.
- Gianfranco Folena, Le prime esperienze linguistiche del Manzoni, in Manzoni: «L'eterno lavoro», Casa del Manzoni, Milano 1987, pp. 141-55.
- Franco Gavazzeni, Appunti sui "Sermoni" e Un nuovo manoscritto dei "Sermoni", in F. Gavazzeni, Studi di critica e filologia italiana tra Otto e Novecento, Edizioni Valdonega, Verona 2006, pp. 207-35 e pp. 237-43.
Part C:
An edition of Petrarch's Canzoniere to be chosen from the editions by: R. Bettarini (Turin, Einaudi), M. Santagata (Milan, Mondadori), P. Vecchi Galli (Milan, Rizzoli).
Bibliography:
- Gianfranco Contini, Saggio di un commento alle correzioni del Petrarca volgare, in Id., Varianti e altra linguistica, Torino, Einaudi, 1970, alle pp. 5-31.
- S. Pillinini, Traguardi linguisitici nel Petrarca bembino del 1501, in «Studi di filologia italiani», 39 (1981), pp. 57-76.
- Sandra Giarin, Petrarca e Bembo: l'edizione aldina del "Canzoniere", in «Studi di filologia italiani», 62 (2004), pp. 161-93.
Other bibliographic materials and reproductions of the manuscripts necessary to follow the lessons will be uploaded on Ariel website.
An edition of Manzoni's Poems, chosen among those on the market.
Bibliography:
- Ireneo Sanesi, IV. "Sermoni", in A. Manzoni, Poesie rifiutate e abbozzi delle riconosciute, a cura di I. Sanesi, Firenze, Sansoni, 1954, pp. LXXIX-LXXXIX.
- Fausto Ghisalberti, XIII. "Sermoni", in A. Manzoni, Poesie e tragedie, Milano, Mondadori, 1957, pp. 870-77.
- G. Bezzola, Sui Sermoni di A.Manzoni, in Schede critiche, Milano, Cisalpino-Goliardica, 1989, pp. 17-35.
- G. Folena Manzoni «libertino» e i romanzi d'amore, in Manzoni e oltre, Napoli, Edizioni scientifiche italiane, 1987, pp. 11-50.
- Gianfranco Folena, Le prime esperienze linguistiche del Manzoni, in Manzoni: «L'eterno lavoro», Casa del Manzoni, Milano 1987, pp. 141-55.
- Franco Gavazzeni, Appunti sui "Sermoni" e Un nuovo manoscritto dei "Sermoni", in F. Gavazzeni, Studi di critica e filologia italiana tra Otto e Novecento, Edizioni Valdonega, Verona 2006, pp. 207-35 e pp. 237-43.
Part C:
An edition of Petrarch's Canzoniere to be chosen from the editions by: R. Bettarini (Turin, Einaudi), M. Santagata (Milan, Mondadori), P. Vecchi Galli (Milan, Rizzoli).
Bibliography:
- Gianfranco Contini, Saggio di un commento alle correzioni del Petrarca volgare, in Id., Varianti e altra linguistica, Torino, Einaudi, 1970, alle pp. 5-31.
- S. Pillinini, Traguardi linguisitici nel Petrarca bembino del 1501, in «Studi di filologia italiani», 39 (1981), pp. 57-76.
- Sandra Giarin, Petrarca e Bembo: l'edizione aldina del "Canzoniere", in «Studi di filologia italiani», 62 (2004), pp. 161-93.
Other bibliographic materials and reproductions of the manuscripts necessary to follow the lessons will be uploaded on Ariel website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam will evaluate the ability to organize the speech, to critically present the subject treated, and the specific knowledge, the terminological competence and the use of specific vocabulary.
Marks are out of 30.
Marks are out of 30.
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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