German Culture I
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to draw from the analysis of a specific historical-cultural constellation, seen in its chronological development, general elements of orientation in the framework of the history of the culture of German-speaking countries. The presentation and critical discussion of some fundamental conceptual categories developed in the context of the reference culture will go hand in hand with the reading and analysis of selected texts.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will have to acquire an advanced and critical ability to manage some fundamental categories of analysis in the context of the cultural history of German-speaking countries. These categories will have to be substantiated by the understanding of some important historical-social and historical-cultural dynamics.
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
Course syllabus
Italian-German images
Relations between Italy and Germany have marked some important moments in the social and cultural life of the two countries. This is true for the image reflected in some important works of fiction, for the experience of the 'other' carried out by some great travelers, and finally for the intercultural activity managed by some distinguished mediators. Some general guidelines will be drawn and examples for each of these types of intercultural relationship will be discussed.
Relations between Italy and Germany have marked some important moments in the social and cultural life of the two countries. This is true for the image reflected in some important works of fiction, for the experience of the 'other' carried out by some great travelers, and finally for the intercultural activity managed by some distinguished mediators. Some general guidelines will be drawn and examples for each of these types of intercultural relationship will be discussed.
Prerequisites for admission
An articulated and advanced knowledge of the fundamental processes of European history from the eighteenth century onwards.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Teaching Resources
See Materiale di Riferimento Italiano
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam for attending and non-attending students. Students will be asked to demonstrate the assimilation of the course contents, the understanding of the basic conceptual repertoire and the ability to argue independently on some topics proposed by the teacher. The final grade will be expressed out of thirty.
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