Literature and other forms of expression (Between a word and an image: interconnections of literature and film) 3300-LaIFW-SFK-4-ZP

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Term 2025L:

The course aims to provide a detailed and philological overview of Italian cinema, which until 2010 was primarily the domain of film and cultural studies, a topic rarely addressed within Italian philology. The course focuses on comprehensive systematisation and deepening the knowledge of Italian history from the country's unification in the mid-19th century to the first decades of the 21st century, through the perspective of literary and cinematic works that reflect a broadly understood Italianità, and significant historical, social, and cultural events. An integral part of each session is the analysis of cultural texts, which are key to understanding the specificity of Italian cultural identity and the significant social processes occurring throughout the decades discussed.
Each class is based on an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from literary studies, film studies, and cultural studies. This allows participants to explore not only literary adaptations and inspirations but also the broad narrative and aesthetic mechanisms of Italian cinema and television series. The course material includes both widely known works and those less widely available in Poland, allowing students to broaden their horizons and conduct an in-depth analysis of representative aspects of Italian culture and history. The course guides participants through diverse forms of artistic expression, enabling a critical examination of Italy's social and cultural transformations in the context of its literary and audiovisual representations.

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Aleksandra Pogońska-Baranowska
Patrycja Polanowska
Dariusz Zembrzuski

Learning outcomes

K_W01 The student has the knowledge and understanding of the place and the meaning of Italian literature, and its multifaceted connections with other domains of arts and culture.
K_W02 The student has a structured knowledge and understanding of the history of Italian literature; of literary phenomena and their multifaceted influence on the development of literary theories.
K_W03 The student has knowledge and understanding of the specialist Italian terminology, methodology, subject, and research trends which are characteristic of Italian literary studies.
K_W08 The student has the knowledge and understanding of the multifaceted relations of Italian literature to historic and cultural processes.
K_U01 The student can apply basic theoretical constructs which are characteristic of Italian literary studies.
K_U03 The student can recognise, analyse, and interpret various types of texts of Italian literature; can anchor them in the general historic-cultural context; can conduct their analysis with specialist terminology and adequate methods.
K_U07 The student can prepare an oral presentation and can present own views.
K_U13 The student can access and gather information independently, and can develop skills with the help of adequate sources.
K_K02 The student is ready to participate in the culture by means of various forms and channels.
K_K05 The student is ready to show respect and care for preserving Italian cultural heritage

Assessment criteria

The course is based on active, student-centered teaching methods that aim to develop independent thinking and analytical and interpretive skills. The main method used is a project-based approach, in which students conduct their own research on selected topics in Italian literature and its connections with other forms of artistic expression. Another method used is inquiry-based learning that enables participants to explore the topic independently, to formulate research questions, and to seek interdisciplinary solutions.
The course also uses the method of a flipped classroom, where students prepare for classes individually based on assigned materials, which allows for better use of meeting time for discussion, reflection, and practical application of knowledge. Guided discussions are also conducted during classes, which foster in-depth analysis and argumentation, as well as the development of communicative skills. The problem-based approach presents students with specific challenges and interpretive questions that require critical thinking and a creative approach to the teaching material.
This combination of methods allows for a multidimensional understanding of the course topics, engaging students in interdisciplinary and comparative research on literature and other forms of expression.

A project 65% and a presentation 35% on a selected topic aligned with the course content must be completed independently by the student. The use of generative artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is prohibited at all stages of the project.

Additional information

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