Literature of B (Italian) Language Area - level 1 3200-L2-LBW1

During two semesters, students learn the basics of the history of Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as the main works of Italian literature representative of a given era.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the European context of Italian culture and literature over the centuries and the role played by Italian representatives of the world of culture in creating Europe's cultural heritage. During the course, students will read and analyze the short fragments of Italian prose and poetry, and critical texts from Italian anthology.

Course subjects:
First semester:
1. Introduction, Old Italian literature: the creation of Italian language and literature;
2. From Veronese Riddle to "Duecento" (Dolce stil novo)
3. Italy's Three Crowns: Dante, Bocaccio, Petrarch;
4. Humanism period;
5. Renessaince period;
4. Baroque literature;

Second semester:
1. Arcadia literature and The Enlightenment literature;
2. Neoclassicism;
3. Romanticism;
4. Realism (Verismo);
5. Modernism (Decadentismo);
6. Literary avant-garde;
7. Fascism period literature;
8. Second half of the 20th century.

Classroom activities - 60 hrs (2 ECTS)
Self-study – 60 hrs (2 ECTS), including:
- self-study –20 hrs
- preparation for tasks verifying the learning outcomes - 25 hrs
- preparation in-class presentation/homework –15 hrs
Total: 120 hrs (4 ECTS)

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student is expected to have attended the following courses: 'Introduction to literary studies'. The student is expected to have the basic knowledge of literature, basic terms regarding the theory of literature as well as basic skills to analyse and interpret a literary text. The student is also expected to have a B1 level or higher knowledge of the Italian language.

Course coordinators

Matteo Piccin

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
Student:
- has a basic knowledge of epochs and trends in Italian literature (K1_W01);
- knows the most important creators and thinkers of different periods of Italian literature (K1_W10);
- knows the main development directions and the most important new achievements in the field of literature (K1_W04);
- knows the basic terminology in the field of literature (K1_W02);
- knows and understands the functioning of cultural institutions in Italy (K1_W12)
Skills
Student:
- can critically analyze literary and critical texts on Italian culture (K1_U01);
- can analyze literary texts and interpret them in a creative way, finding the right literary, historical and cultural context for them (K1_U03);
- can apply the basic research and interpretation methods applicable to literary and critical texts about Italian culture and can apply the acquired skills in team projects, also in interdisciplinary projects (K1_U10);
Social competence
Student:
- is ready to adequately identify cultural differences existing between Italian and Polish literature (K1_K01);
- is ready to critically assess their knowledge in the field of Italian literature, appreciates the importance of substantive argumentation in solving research and practical problems (in professional situations) (K1_K02);
- is ready to participate in the cultural life of Italy and Europe, using both traditional and modern forms and media (K1_K03);
- appreciates the tradition and cultural heritage of Italy and is aware of the responsibility for their preservation (K1_K04).

Assessment criteria

Presence control. Two absences are allowed each semester. Continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes, activity) – 10%
Oral exam after each semester - 90%.
The exam is passed if the student answers two questions at least enough
Adopted evaluation rules:
• more than 90% – 5
• 85%-89% – 4+
• 80%-84% – 4
• 70%-79% – 3+
• 60%-69% – 3

Bibliography

Armellini G., Colombo A., La letteratura italiana. Guida storica, Bologna, Zanichelli, 2009.
Barberi Squarotti G. (pod red.), Letteratura italiana. Lineamenti Problemi Autori, D’Anna, 1991.
Ferroni, Giulio, Storia della letteratura italiana dal Cinquecento al Settecento, Mondadori Università, Milano 2012.
Ferroni, Giulio, Storia della letteratura italiana dallʼOttocento al Novecento, Mondadori Università, Milano 2012
Ferroni, Giulio, Storia della letteratura italiana, il Novecento e il nuovo millennio, Mondadori Università, Milano 2012.
Heistein J., Historia literatury włoskiej, Wrocław, 1994.
Kralowa H., Salwa P., Ugniewska J., Żaboklicki K., Historia literatury włoskiej, tom 1-2, Warszawa, 1998.
Marchese A., Storia intertestuale della letteratura italiana, D’Anna, 1993. Pazzaglia M., Letteratura italiana. Testi e critica con lineamenti di storia letteraria, Bologna, 1993.
Ugniewska J., Historia literatury włoskiej XX wieku, Warszawa, 1985. Żaboklicki K., Historia literatury włoskiej, Warszawa, 2008.
Selected fragments of belles-lettres and materials provided by the lecturer, among others:
Alighieri, D., Boska Komedia, Kraków, 2018.
Boccaccio, G. Dekameron, Warszawa, 2015.
Petrarka, F. Sonety do Laury, Warszawa, 2001.
Ariosto, L. Orland Szalony, Warszawa, 1965.
Tasso, T. Gofred albo Jerozolima wyzwolona, 2003.
Giuseppe Parini, Il Giorno, Rizzoli Editore, Milano 1949.
Carlo Goldoni, La locandiera, Rizzoli Editore, Milano 1950.
Vittorio Alfieri, Tragedie, Mondadori, Milano 1988.
Ugo Foscolo, Le ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, Mursia editore, Milano 1981.
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi Sposi, Bompiani, Milano 1990.
Giacomo Leopardi, Canti, Rizzoli, Milano 1988.
Giovanni Verga, I Malavoglia, Mondadori, Milano 1990.
Giovanni Pascoli, Canti di Castelvecchio, Mondadori, Milano 1959.
Gabriele DʼAnnunzio, Il piacere, Mondadori, Milano 1951.
Italo Svevo, La coscienza di Zeno, Feltrinelli, Milano 1993.
Luigi Pirandello, Il fu Mattia Pascal, Mondadori, Milano 1990.
Luigi Pirandello, Novelle, Einaudi, Torino 1994.
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il gattopardo, Feltrinelli, Milano 1982.
Dino Buzzati, Il Deserto dei Tartari, Mondadori, Milano 2003.
Dino Buzzati, Sessanta racconti, Mondadori, Milano 2005.
Carlo Levi, Cristo si è fermato a Eboli, Einaudi, Torino 1975.
Alberto Moravia, Gli indifferenti, Bompiani, Milano 1974.
Elio Vittorini, Conversazione in Sicilia, Einaudi, Torino 1983.
Carlo Cassola, La ragazza di Bube, Mondadori, Milano 1974.
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny, Einaudi, Torino 1974.
Primo Levi, Se questo è un uomo; La tregua, Einaudi, Torino 1972.
Italo Calvino, Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno, Einaudi, Torino 1974
Elsa Morante, La storia, Einaudi, Torino 1974.
Leonardo Sciascia, Il giorno della civetta; A ciascuno il suo, Giulio Einaudi, Milano 1987.
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ragazzi di vita, Garzanti, Milano 2002.
Umberto Eco, Il nome della rosa, Bompiani, Milano 1988.

Teacher's own materials.

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