31048 - Hungarian Literature 1

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the main aspects of thebeginning phasesoftwo Finno-Ugric languages​​, the history of these languages ​​and the culture of these populations. Moreover he is introduced to the basic tools for textual criticism in order tofollow their changements over the centuries.

Finno-Ugric Philology

The object of the teaching is the analysis of the language, literature, tradition and mythology of the Baltic-Finns and Ugrians in the context of the culture of other related peoples.

The aim is to ennable students to know about the original distinctive characteristics of Baltic-Finnish and Ugric culture.

Finnish 1, Hungarian 1

The course for beginners is directed at introducing the student to a knowledge of the basic grammar and communication.

Finnish 2, Hungarian 2

The course offers a continuation of basic skills (sounds, structure and vocabulary) with particular emphasis on communication.

Finnish 3, Hungarian 3

The course is aimed at consolidating and widening previously acquired language skills and at developing the ability to understand and produce oral and written discourse on chosen subjects.

Finnish Literature 1, 2, 3

The course provides an overview of Finnish literature and examines, in particular, the literature of Romanticism, Realism and Symbolism.

Hungarian Literature 1, 2, 3

The course aims at introducing the history of Hungarian literature as a whole, the main literary genres and some of the most significant writers.

Course contents

The Baltic-Finns and the Ugrians in the context of Finno-Ugric culture

Baltic-Finnish and Ugric cultures will be examined from a comparative point of view in relation to those of the other Finno-Ugrians. Basic linguistic knowledge will be provided, with comparisons of the languages of other related peoples. The elements characterizing the world shamanic vision of the ancient Baltic- Finns and Ugrians will be singled out.

Finnish 1, Hungarian 1

Fundamentals of phonetics, morphology, lexicology and syntax. Communication in easy everyday situations and basic writing skills.

Finnish 2, Hungarian 2

Perfection of pronunciation. Acquisition of morpho-syntactical structures in different areas. Widening of vocabulary and its practice.

Finnish 3, Hungarian 3

Widening of the knowledge and use of language. History of the language. Colloquial language.

Finnish Literature 1, 2, 3

Finnish literature in its historical development from its origins to the nineteenth century. The main exponents of Romanticism, Realism and Symbolism, such as Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Aleksis Kivi, Minna Canth, Juhani Aho and Eino Leino. Reading and analysis of passages in the Finnish language of the most representative works.

Hungarian Literature 1, 2, 3

Hungarian literature in its historical development from its origins to the twentieth century. The main exponents of modern literature. Reading and analysis of passages in the Hungarian language of the most representative works.

Readings/Bibliography

Finno-Ugric Philology

Corradi Musi, Carla, Lingue e popoli ugrici, Parma, Palatina Editrice, 1980.

Corradi Musi, Carla, I Finno-Permiani, Parma, Studium Parmense, 1982.

Corradi Musi, Carla, I Finni, Parma, Palatina, 1983.

Corradi Musi, Carla, I Lapponi, Parma, Palatina, 1985.

Corradi Musi, Carla, I Baltofinni del Sud-Est, Parma, 1990.

The reading of one of the following texts will be required:

Corradi Musi, Carla, Vampiri europei e vampiri dell'area sciamanica, Soveria Mannelli (Catanzaro), Rubbettino, 1995.

Corradi Musi, Carla (ed.),Simboli e miti della tradizione sciamanica, Bologna, Carattere, 2007.

Corradi Musi, Carla (ed.), Lo sciamano e il suo ‘doppio', Bologna, Carattere, 2007.

Corradi Musi, Carla, Sciamanesimo in Eurasia. Dal mito alla tradizione,Roma, Aracne, 2008.

Rozsnyói, Zsuzsanna (ed.), Re Barbaverde. Favole popolari ungheresi, Ferrara, 2000.

Finnish 1, 2, 3

Heikkilä, Satu - Majakangas, Pirjo, Hyvin menee! Suomea aikuisille, Helsinki, Otava, 2003.

Järvinen, Sari - Lumme, Heli, Lue ja opi suomeksi. Asiatekstejä ja tehtäviä edistyneelle suomenoppijalle, Helsinki, Tietosanoma, 2003.

Karlsson, Fred, Finnish: An essential grammar, London, Routledge, 1999.

Lauranto, Yrjo, Elaman suolaa. Suomen kielen alkeita 1, Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskylan yliopisto, 1995.

Lieko, Anneli - Chesterman, Andrew - Silfverberg, Leena, Finnish for translators, Helsinki, Finn Lectura, 1999.

Loikala, Paula, Grammatica finlandese, Bologna, Clueb, 2004.

White, Leila, Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille, Helsinki, Finn Lectura, 2001.

Sessa, Delfina, Esperienze di traduzione della prosa finlandese in italiano, in Loikala, Paula (a cura di), Lingua, cultura e letteratura finlandese in Italia, Bologna, Gedit, 2005, pp. 59-70.

A.A. V.V., Questa è la Finlandia. Scienza, commercio, cultura, industria, storia, Helsinki, Otava, 2002.

Corradi Musi, Carla (ed.), Simboli e miti della tradizione sciamanica, Bologna, Carattere, 2007.

Corradi Musi, Carla (ed.), Sciamanesimo in Eurasia. Dal mito alla tradizione, Roma, Aracne, 2008.

Finnish literature 1, 2, 3

Laitinen, Kai, La letteratura finlandese, Helsinki, Otava, 1995.

Kivi, Aleksis, I sette fratelli, Torino, UTET, 1946.

Aho, Juhani, Fedele, Prato, C. & G. Spighi, 1906.

Corradi Musi, Carla (a cura di), Simboli e miti della tradizione sciamanica, Bologna, Carattere, 2007.

Corradi Musi, Carla (a cura di), Sciamanesimo in Eurasia. Dal mito alla tradizione, Roma, Aracne, 2008.

Hungarian 1, 2, 3

Keresztes, László, Grammatica pratica ungherese, Debrecen, Debreceni Egyetem, 1992.

AA.VV., Hungarolingua, Debrecen, Debreceni Egyetem, 1994, voll. I-II.

Hungarian literature 1, 2, 3

Tempesti, Folco, La letteratura ungherese, Firenze, Sansoni, 1969.

Ruzicska, Paolo, Storia della letteratura ungherese, Milano, Nuova Accademia, 1963.

Ady, Endre, Poesie, Milano, Lerici, a cura di Paolo Santarcangeli, 1964.

Santarcangeli, Paolo (ed.), Lirica ungherese del '900, Parma, Guanda, 1962.

Horányi, Mátyás - Klaniczay, Tibor, Italia e Ungheria: Dieci secoli di rapporti letterari, Budapest, Akadémiai Kiadó, 1967.

Further bibliographical help will be supplied during the lessons.

Teaching methods

Direct lessons by the teacher.

The course will be supported by a Finnish mother-tongue teacher and by a Hungarian mother-tongue one.

Assessment methods

Finno-Ugric Philology, Finnish Literature 1, 2, 3, Hungarian Literature 1, 2, 3: there will be an oral examination on the themes of the course.

Finnish 1, 2, 3, Hungarian 1, 2, 3: there will be an written examination.

Further information on the examination system will be supplied during the lessons.

Teaching tools

Audiovisual support and online materials will be used.

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Office hours

See the website of Carla Corradi

See the website of Zsuzsanna Rozsnyoi