- Docente: Carla Corradi
- Credits: 3
- SSD: L-LIN/19
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Foreign Languages and Literature (cod. 0078)
Course contents
The Finns and the Hungarians in the context of Finno-Ugric culture
Finnish and Hungarian culture will be examined from a comparative point of view, in relation to that of the other Finno-Ugrians too. Basic linguistic knowledge will be provided, with comparisons of the languages of other related peoples. The elements characterizing the world vision of the ancient Finns and Hungarians will be singled out, as reflected in the tradition, myth and popular and refined literature. In particular, an analysis will be made of the main themes and characters of the Kalevala, and the symbolism connected with the shamanic system of beliefs will be highlighted.
Readings/Bibliography
C. CORRADI MUSI, Lingue e popoli ugrici, Parma, Palatina, 1980.
C. CORRADI MUSI, I Finni, Parma, Palatina, 1983.
P. LOIKALA - S. MARTIN, Repertorio dei verbi finlandesi, Bologna, Gedit Edizioni, 2007.
C. CORRADI MUSI, Sciamanesimo in Eurasia. Dal mito alla tradizione, Roma, Aracne, 2008.
C. CORRADI MUSI (edit. by), Simboli e miti della tradizione sciamanica, Bologna, Carattere, 2007.
The reading of the following text will be required:
C. CORRADI MUSI (edit. by), Lo sciamano e il suo 'doppio', Bologna, Carattere, 2007.
Teaching methods
Direct lessons.
Assessment methods
There will be an oral examination on the arguments of the course.
Teaching tools
Audiovisual support will be used.
Office hours
See the website of Carla Corradi