Polish Literature 2
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course is part of the specialization path in the field of Polish literature and aims to provide specific knowledge and and a series of skills within the topics covered in class and in the bibliography attached to the present program.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course the student must demonstrate that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of Polish history and literature, focused on the topics presented in class. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course the student will have to demonstrate to be able to remember and analyze the salient features of the works undergoing analysis and to know how to place them in their proper historical framework, in the context of the history of Polish and European literature as well as in the tradition of critical studies. He will also have to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the most important authors treated in class, possibly in a context of comparison with other European authors. He / she must be able to analyze the texts from the point of view of style and content, basing on the information received during the lessons and obtained from consulting the texts indicated in the bibliography. He/She must be able to carry out an independent critical evaluation of the examined works.
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
The course aims to introduce the Polish theater of the 1900s, which in many respects, constitutes one of the significant contributions to contemporary European culture. Divided into three teaching units, the course will deal with the genesis and history of Polish theater with a quick excursus on the scenic tradition of the centuries preceding the 20th (Teaching Unit A) to deal with the seminal figure of the playwright, painter, set designer and director Stanisław Wyspiański (Teaching Unit B) and finally to analyze the latter's legacy in the play of authors such as Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz ("Witkacy"), Jerzy Grotowski and Tadeusz Kantor (Teaching Unit C).
Prerequisites for admission
The course, the materials and the bibliography for the exam presuppose the skills gained in previous courses. For students of the degree course in foreign languages and literatures, the prerequisites are those actually in force.
Teaching methods
The course adopts the following teaching methods: lectures, reading, translation, and commentary of Polish narrative, essays, and theatrical works, watching videos.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials will be available on the Ariel website https://lbernardinilp1.ariel.ctu.unimi.it during the course.
General bibliographic indications:
Luigi Marinelli (a cura di), Storia della letteratura polacca, a cura di, Torino, Einaudi, 2004, con particolare riferimento ai capitoli IX-X-XI-XII;
Teaching Unit A:
Antonio Attisani (a cura di), Enciclopedia del teatro del '900, Milano, 1980, voci (pp.): Polonia: 93-103; Grotowski: 216-220; Kantor: 235-240; Witkiewicz: 328-329; Wyspiański: 330-331;
Lamberto Trezzini, Il teatro in Polonia, Cappelli Editore, Bologna 1962;
Teaching Unit B:
Pensare per immagini. Stanisław Wyspiański drammaturgo e pittore, a cura di Andrea Ceccherelli, Elżbieta Jastrzębowska, Marcello Piacentini, Anton Maria Raffo, Accademia Polacca delle Scienze, Biblioteca e Centro di Studi a Roma (Conferenze 124), Roma 2008;
Stanisław Wyspiański, Le nozze, a cura di Silvano De Fanti, Bologna, CSEO Biblioteca, 1983;
Stanisław Wyspiański, Akropolis, cura di Andrea Ceccherelli e Katarzyna Woźniak, CUE Press, Bologna, 2021
Teaching Unit C:
Jozef Chrobak (a cura di) Il viaggio di Tadeusz Kantor : compendio biografico, traduzione di Silvia Parlagreco e Natalia Zarzecka, Titivillus, Corazzano 2002;
Jerzy Grotowski, Per un teatro povero; prefazione di Peter Brook, Roma, Bulzoni, 1970;
Jennifer Kumiega (a cura di), Jerzy Grotowski : la ricerca nel teatro e dopo il teatro, 1959-1984, Firenze, La casa Usher 1989.
Jerzy Grotowski : Il teatro povero: testi 1954-1998, Firenze, La casa Usher, 2015.
Tadeusz Kantor, La mia opera, il mio viaggio: commento intimo, introduzione di Gillo Dorfles, Milano : F. Motta, 1991;
Tadeusz Kantor, La classe morta, a cura di Luigi Marinelli e Silvia Parlagreco ; con un ricordo di Andrzej Wajda, Milano, Libri Scheiwiller, 2003;
Pietro Marchesani, Momenti e aspetti della fortuna di Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, «Aevum», XLVIII, 1974, pp. 160-182;
Jozef Chrobrak, Silvia Parlagreco, Valerio Valoriani, Natalia Zarzecka, Kantor. Wielopole-Wielopole. Dossier, Gremese, Roma, 2006;
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Teatro, saggio introduttivo e traduzioni di Giovanni Pampiglione, 2 Voll., Roma, Bulzoni, 1979.
General bibliographic indications:
Luigi Marinelli (a cura di), Storia della letteratura polacca, a cura di, Torino, Einaudi, 2004, con particolare riferimento ai capitoli IX-X-XI-XII;
Teaching Unit A:
Antonio Attisani (a cura di), Enciclopedia del teatro del '900, Milano, 1980, voci (pp.): Polonia: 93-103; Grotowski: 216-220; Kantor: 235-240; Witkiewicz: 328-329; Wyspiański: 330-331;
Lamberto Trezzini, Il teatro in Polonia, Cappelli Editore, Bologna 1962;
Teaching Unit B:
Pensare per immagini. Stanisław Wyspiański drammaturgo e pittore, a cura di Andrea Ceccherelli, Elżbieta Jastrzębowska, Marcello Piacentini, Anton Maria Raffo, Accademia Polacca delle Scienze, Biblioteca e Centro di Studi a Roma (Conferenze 124), Roma 2008;
Stanisław Wyspiański, Le nozze, a cura di Silvano De Fanti, Bologna, CSEO Biblioteca, 1983;
Stanisław Wyspiański, Akropolis, cura di Andrea Ceccherelli e Katarzyna Woźniak, CUE Press, Bologna, 2021
Teaching Unit C:
Jozef Chrobak (a cura di) Il viaggio di Tadeusz Kantor : compendio biografico, traduzione di Silvia Parlagreco e Natalia Zarzecka, Titivillus, Corazzano 2002;
Jerzy Grotowski, Per un teatro povero; prefazione di Peter Brook, Roma, Bulzoni, 1970;
Jennifer Kumiega (a cura di), Jerzy Grotowski : la ricerca nel teatro e dopo il teatro, 1959-1984, Firenze, La casa Usher 1989.
Jerzy Grotowski : Il teatro povero: testi 1954-1998, Firenze, La casa Usher, 2015.
Tadeusz Kantor, La mia opera, il mio viaggio: commento intimo, introduzione di Gillo Dorfles, Milano : F. Motta, 1991;
Tadeusz Kantor, La classe morta, a cura di Luigi Marinelli e Silvia Parlagreco ; con un ricordo di Andrzej Wajda, Milano, Libri Scheiwiller, 2003;
Pietro Marchesani, Momenti e aspetti della fortuna di Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, «Aevum», XLVIII, 1974, pp. 160-182;
Jozef Chrobrak, Silvia Parlagreco, Valerio Valoriani, Natalia Zarzecka, Kantor. Wielopole-Wielopole. Dossier, Gremese, Roma, 2006;
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Teatro, saggio introduttivo e traduzioni di Giovanni Pampiglione, 2 Voll., Roma, Bulzoni, 1979.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an individual interview, which includes questions asked by the teacher, interactions between teacher and student, and the analysis and commentary of one or more passages from the works in the program. The interview has a variable duration depending on the student's ability to respond and takes place in Italian or, optionally, in Polish. The exam aims to verify the knowledge of the topics presented in class, of the texts read, the ability to contextualize authors and works, to frame them critically, the ability to expose, and the precision in using specific terminology. The vote is shown out of thirty. An excellent knowledge of historical events, authors, non-fiction, theatrical, poetic, and prose works, supported by a broad and systematic vision of the topics addressed in class and of the readings indicated in the bibliography, the demonstration of an expressive mastery and specific language will be evaluated with marks of excellence (29-30). The mostly mnemonic knowledge of the subject, the ability to synthesize and analyze not in-depth, and correct but not always appropriate language will lead to discrete evaluations (24-28). Rough knowledge, superficial understanding, poor analytical skills, and not always appropriate expression will lead to evaluations around or above sufficiency (18-23). Obvious training gaps, inappropriate language, and a lack of orientation within the bibliographic materials offered in the program will be negatively evaluated. They will lead to the need to repeat the exam.
International or incoming Erasmus students are requested to contact the teacher. The examination methods for students with disabilities and/or SLDs must be agreed upon with the teacher in agreement with the competent office.
International or incoming Erasmus students are requested to contact the teacher. The examination methods for students with disabilities and/or SLDs must be agreed upon with the teacher in agreement with the competent office.
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