Italian Literature (advanced)
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims at improving the students' acquaintance of Italian Modern Literature, as well as developing their critical awareness of the literary tradition: historical background, transmission of texts, thematic and stylistic aspects. In order to achieve these goals, the course focuses on some relevant authors and texts from the late XVIth to the XIXth century.
Furthermore, in its first part the course aims at making the students more familiar with Dante's Commedia, with the help of the main tools of analysis and through the discussion of critical approaches useful to interpret literary texts (theory of styles and genres).
Furthermore, in its first part the course aims at making the students more familiar with Dante's Commedia, with the help of the main tools of analysis and through the discussion of critical approaches useful to interpret literary texts (theory of styles and genres).
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge. At the end of the course, the students are expected to be well-informed about Italian Modern Literature, especially for ages and authors which are object of the lessons; and to have a fair knowledge of Dante's Commedia.
Skills. The students are expected to be aware of the most suitable tools for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts (thematical and formal aspects), and to be able to set the works in their historical context. They are also expected to be conscious of the different methodological perspectives and to recognize the problematic aspects of the topics studied; to demonstrate a correct use of a scientific bibliography and the ability to clearly argue and properly use the specific lexicon of the discipline.
Skills. The students are expected to be aware of the most suitable tools for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts (thematical and formal aspects), and to be able to set the works in their historical context. They are also expected to be conscious of the different methodological perspectives and to recognize the problematic aspects of the topics studied; to demonstrate a correct use of a scientific bibliography and the ability to clearly argue and properly use the specific lexicon of the discipline.
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
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
The course, divided into three parts of ca. 20 hours each, provides a presentation and discussion of the the following topics:
Part A: Dante's Comedy (reading and commentary on selected chapters; Dante's culture; language and style of the Comedy; morphology of the afterlife; critical problems about Dante).
In Part B we will explore seventeenth-century poetry: lyric (such as texts by Tommaso Campanella, Gabriello Chiabrera, Ciro di Pers, Claudio Achillini, Margherita Costa), and epic, with a focus on Giovan Battista Marino's Adone; we will explore their stylistic experimentation in relation to the literary and intellectual context, and to coeval treatises (e.g., Emanuele Tesauro's Cannocchiale aristotelico).
In Part C we will read Giovan Battista Marino's Amori in the context of both the evolution of his Lira and the new codification of the Baroque 'Canzonieri'. We will explore in more depth some other examples of this poetic form and its European dimension.
Part A: Dante's Comedy (reading and commentary on selected chapters; Dante's culture; language and style of the Comedy; morphology of the afterlife; critical problems about Dante).
In Part B we will explore seventeenth-century poetry: lyric (such as texts by Tommaso Campanella, Gabriello Chiabrera, Ciro di Pers, Claudio Achillini, Margherita Costa), and epic, with a focus on Giovan Battista Marino's Adone; we will explore their stylistic experimentation in relation to the literary and intellectual context, and to coeval treatises (e.g., Emanuele Tesauro's Cannocchiale aristotelico).
In Part C we will read Giovan Battista Marino's Amori in the context of both the evolution of his Lira and the new codification of the Baroque 'Canzonieri'. We will explore in more depth some other examples of this poetic form and its European dimension.
Prerequisites for admission
In order to access the course the student must have passed the first year Italian Literature exam.
Teaching methods
The course is offered in a lecture format. Attendance is not mandatory but still strongly recommended. Lectures are based on paper materials; students might read texts in electronic format when available. Traditional frontal teaching is integrated by parts of discussion and collaboration with students aimed at enhancing their critical attitudes. A workshop focusing on "critical writing", addressed to majoring students, will be held beside the course.
Teaching Resources
Part A:
DANTE, Inferno, 1, 5, 10, 13, 26 e 33; Purgatorio, 1, 6, 11, 16, 24 e 30; Paradiso, 1, 3, 11, 15, 17 e 33 (students are free to chose one of the following editions: Bosco-Reggio, Le Monnier; Pasquini-Quaglio, Garzanti; Chiavacci Leonardi, Mondadori; Inglese, Carocci)
G. INGLESE, Dante: guida alla "Divina Commedia", Carocci
E. AUERBACH, Figura, in Studi su Dante, Feltrinelli
G. CONTINI, Dante come personaggio poeta della "Commedia", in Un'idea di Dante, Einaudi
In addition, for non-attending students:
DANTE, Inferno, 3, 4, 6, 32, 34; Purgatorio, 30, 31; Paradiso, 6, 12, 2
Part B:
Edition: Antologia della poesia italiana. Il Seicento, a cura di C. SEGRE e C. OSSOLA, Torino, Einaudi, 2001 (selections will be posted on ARIEL); GIOVAN BATTISTA MARINO, Adone, a cura di E. RUSSO, MIlano, BUR, 2018 [2013].
E. ARDISSINO, Il Seicento, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2005
A. BATTISTINI, La cultura del Barocco, in Storia della letteratura italiana, dir. E. Malato, vol. V: La fine del Cinquecento e il Seicento, Roma, Salerno, 1997, pp. 463-559.
E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008 (chap. IV, VI, VIII, IX, XI).
Text selections, critical bibliography and additional study materials will be posted on ARIEL during the course. In addition to the bibliography on the syllabus, reference must be made to the lectures, the materials and any other resource published on ARIEL.
Part C:
Edition: GIOVAN BATTISTA MARINO, Amori, a cura di A. MARTINI, Milano, BUR, 1982. Further texts will be posted on ARIEL.
E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008 (chap. II, V.2).
V. COX, Declino e caduta della scrittura femminile nell'Italia del Seicento, in Verso una storia di genere della letteratura italiana. Percorsi critici e gender studies, a cura di Virginia Cox e Chiara Ferrari, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2011, pp. 157-184.
Text selections, critical bibliography and additional study materials will be posted on ARIEL during the course. In addition to the bibliography on the syllabus, reference must be made to the lectures, the materials and any other resource published on ARIEL.
In addition, for non-attending students in Parts B and C: reading in full of E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008, and of a selection of texts provided by the instructor.
DANTE, Inferno, 1, 5, 10, 13, 26 e 33; Purgatorio, 1, 6, 11, 16, 24 e 30; Paradiso, 1, 3, 11, 15, 17 e 33 (students are free to chose one of the following editions: Bosco-Reggio, Le Monnier; Pasquini-Quaglio, Garzanti; Chiavacci Leonardi, Mondadori; Inglese, Carocci)
G. INGLESE, Dante: guida alla "Divina Commedia", Carocci
E. AUERBACH, Figura, in Studi su Dante, Feltrinelli
G. CONTINI, Dante come personaggio poeta della "Commedia", in Un'idea di Dante, Einaudi
In addition, for non-attending students:
DANTE, Inferno, 3, 4, 6, 32, 34; Purgatorio, 30, 31; Paradiso, 6, 12, 2
Part B:
Edition: Antologia della poesia italiana. Il Seicento, a cura di C. SEGRE e C. OSSOLA, Torino, Einaudi, 2001 (selections will be posted on ARIEL); GIOVAN BATTISTA MARINO, Adone, a cura di E. RUSSO, MIlano, BUR, 2018 [2013].
E. ARDISSINO, Il Seicento, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2005
A. BATTISTINI, La cultura del Barocco, in Storia della letteratura italiana, dir. E. Malato, vol. V: La fine del Cinquecento e il Seicento, Roma, Salerno, 1997, pp. 463-559.
E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008 (chap. IV, VI, VIII, IX, XI).
Text selections, critical bibliography and additional study materials will be posted on ARIEL during the course. In addition to the bibliography on the syllabus, reference must be made to the lectures, the materials and any other resource published on ARIEL.
Part C:
Edition: GIOVAN BATTISTA MARINO, Amori, a cura di A. MARTINI, Milano, BUR, 1982. Further texts will be posted on ARIEL.
E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008 (chap. II, V.2).
V. COX, Declino e caduta della scrittura femminile nell'Italia del Seicento, in Verso una storia di genere della letteratura italiana. Percorsi critici e gender studies, a cura di Virginia Cox e Chiara Ferrari, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2011, pp. 157-184.
Text selections, critical bibliography and additional study materials will be posted on ARIEL during the course. In addition to the bibliography on the syllabus, reference must be made to the lectures, the materials and any other resource published on ARIEL.
In addition, for non-attending students in Parts B and C: reading in full of E. RUSSO, Marino, Roma, Salerno, 2008, and of a selection of texts provided by the instructor.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning results are assessed by an individual oral exam with the aim to test acquired knowledge. Assessment criteria include the ability to organise speech and present topics and problems with the appropriate expression. Marks are out of 30. The result is communicated to the student at the end of the exam.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Banella Laura
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Banella Laura
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Banella Laura
I-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the operating methods for the didactic activities in the academic year 2021/2022 will be provided over the coming months, depending on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
The programme is divided into three parts. The first will focus on some aspects of Dante's "Divine Comedy"; the second on Galileo Galilei and his entourage and the third on the relashionship between Literature and Science during the XVIIIth century.
The programme is valid until September 2023.
The programme is valid until September 2023.
Prerequisites for admission
The prerequisite course is Italian Literature.
Teaching methods
The course will be based on formal lectures. Class attendance at lessons is strongly recommended.
Additional texts and documents will be uploaded on the e-learning platform Ariel.
A workshop focusing on "critical writing", addressed to majoring students, will be held beside the course. This workshop is not compulsory.
Additional texts and documents will be uploaded on the e-learning platform Ariel.
A workshop focusing on "critical writing", addressed to majoring students, will be held beside the course. This workshop is not compulsory.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
Part A: D. Alighieri, "Commedia". Editions commented by Sapegno (La Nuova Italia), Bosco-Reggio (Le Monnier), Pasquini-Quaglio (Garzanti); Chiavacci Leonardi (Mondadori); Inglese (Carocci) are recommended.
Part B and Part C:
All texts and other materials will be available on the dedicated course website in the Ariel portal.
NON ATTENDING STUDENTS
Part A: Non attending students will also read G. Ledda, "Dante", Bologna, il Mulino (chapters III-IX).
Part B and Part C: additional readings will be communicated at the beginning of the course.
Part A: D. Alighieri, "Commedia". Editions commented by Sapegno (La Nuova Italia), Bosco-Reggio (Le Monnier), Pasquini-Quaglio (Garzanti); Chiavacci Leonardi (Mondadori); Inglese (Carocci) are recommended.
Part B and Part C:
All texts and other materials will be available on the dedicated course website in the Ariel portal.
NON ATTENDING STUDENTS
Part A: Non attending students will also read G. Ledda, "Dante", Bologna, il Mulino (chapters III-IX).
Part B and Part C: additional readings will be communicated at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam, based on the topics described in the course programme and directed to check the expected learning outcomes (in particular, students are expected to be well-prepared on the subject; to have achieved critical and analytical abilities with literary texts; to argue clearly and properly).
Assessments are marked out of thirty. Students are allowed to choose between earning 6 credits (parts A+B or A+C) and earning 9 credits (3 parts).
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Likewise, students with any disabilities are kindly asked to contact the teacher in order to agree on alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent office.
Assessments are marked out of thirty. Students are allowed to choose between earning 6 credits (parts A+B or A+C) and earning 9 credits (3 parts).
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher. Likewise, students with any disabilities are kindly asked to contact the teacher in order to agree on alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent office.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Comelli Michele Francesco Maria
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Zampese Cristina Daisy Antonia
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/10 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Zampese Cristina Daisy Antonia
Professor(s)
Reception:
wednesady 15:00-18:00, by appointment by e-mail
First floor of Dipartimento di Studi letterari, filologici e linguistici (via Festa del Perdono, 7)