Literary Theory and Criticism
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims at introducing students to the fundamental topics of literary theory and to the methodological issues concerning the study of literature, also by discussing different perspectives and concepts for analyzing and interpreting texts. Students will develop the ability to analyze, reason on and argue about the theoretical issues presented and a more sophisticated understanding of the premises, methods, and aims of literary criticism.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will address the fundamental topics of the theoretical, philosophical, and methodological reflection on literature: interpretation and reception, the definition of literature and literary genres, narrative, poetry and verse, value and the canon are some of the issues about which students will gain a deeper knowledge and improve their abilities of critical thinking and discussion. In addition, students will become more competent at analyzing and interpreting literary texts from several perspectives and they will learn to take part in the discourse of literary criticism.
Lesson period: Second 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
A-H
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
I-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)