13304 - Francophone Literatures (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the program, student will be able to look at the francophonian literature knowing the most important problems concerning the topic. He will know and use the practical methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of a literary text.

Course contents

The 30-hour course will begin with an introduction to the concept of Francophonie; the course will then focus in particular on the literature of French-speaking Belgium and crime fiction, with a special focus on the writer Georges Simenon.
In the second part, five novels by G. Simenon will be examined, which students will be required to read and analyse from a narratological point of view. For a more in-depth interpretation of the texts, the numerous transmedia adaptations will also be taken into consideration.
The last part of the course will reflect on the role of the author in the international context and on the reception and translation of his work into Italian.

Readings/Bibliography

For students attending: 5 novels will be analysed together, also analysing them in the light of the critical bibliography that will be indicated during the course (and put on-line during the course).

Georges Simenon, La nuit du carrefour, 32

Georges Simenon, Le blanc à lunettes, 37

Georges Simenon, Pedegree, 48

Georges Simenon, La mort de Belle, 52

Georges Simenon, Maigret et Monsieur Charles, 72

 

Students will have to read the 5 novels in the bibliography and know how to contextualise them also in the light of the critical bibliography that will be indicated during the course (and put online on Virtuale).


In addition to this, non-attending students should read and study the volume Simenon of Pierre Assouline

  

Teaching methods

Attendance and participation are highly encouraged. Some initial lectures will be followed by class discussion. You are required to read the assigned readings in advance.

All students are required to enroll in the course on the e-learning page.

Assessment methods

The final exam will be oral.

Evaluation grid

30-30L excellent test that demonstrates very broad, thorough and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, a solid ability to apply theoretical concepts and an excellent command of exposition, as well as an excellent capacity for analysis, synthesis and elaboration of interdisciplinary connections

28-29 above average test that demonstrates precise and thorough knowledge of the subject matter, good ability to apply theoretical concepts, and capacity for analysis and synthesis, accurate and correct exposition in French.

27 good test that demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the subject matter, a fair understanding of the application of theoretical concepts, and an articulate presentation of the subject matter in French.

25.26 adequate test that demonstrates appropriate but not in-depth knowledge of the subject, only partial capacity to apply theoretical concepts, and an acceptable presentation of the content in French.

23-24-25 sufficient test that demonstrates adequate but general knowledge of the subject matter, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts in French.

18-22 barely sufficient test that demonstrates adequate but general knowledge of the subject matter, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts in French.

Insufficient test that does not demonstrate adequate acquisition of knowledge of the subject matter that is fragmentary and superficial, with errors in the application of concepts, and poor exposition

Teaching tools

Material available on the e-learning page.

Office hours

See the website of Licia Reggiani