26020 - German Women's Literature

Learning outcomes

The student acquires in-depth knowledges of German women's literature and is able to use practical methodologies for the analysis and the interpretation of the literary text.

Course contents

The course will deal with female figures in Gotthold Ephraim Lessin's work.

In particularly, il is dedicated to the a Minna von Barnhelm and Emilia Galotti. But, it will take in consideration also Recha and Daja of Nathan il Saggio and Miß Sara Sampson of the namesake tragedy.

The teacher will upload to Virtuale the materials and texts dealt with during the course and to be prepared for the exam. These materials have to be used only by the students of the course.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Primary sources

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Emilia Galotti, a cura di Nello Saito, Torino, Einaudi, 1961 (o altre edizioni)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Minna von Barnhelm, a cura di Emilio Bonfatti, Venezia, Marsilio, 1990 (o altre edizioni).

Scenes of Natan in Saggio e Miß Sara Sampson will be provided by the lecturer and uploaded online (virtuale).

Secondary sources

Hugh Barr Nisbet, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing: his life, works, and thought, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013.

Other materials and specific essays on female figures in Lessing's work will be provided by the lecturer and uploaded online (virtuale).

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars.

During the course, students are required to present a paper on a topic related to the course theme and agreed with the lecturer. (Non-attending students will present it during the exam.)

Assessment methods

During the course, students are required to present a paper on a topic related to the course theme and agreed with the lecturer. (Non-attending students will present it during the exam.)

For more information non attending students have to contact the teacher.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint, videos, the contribution of experts on the subject will be used.

Office hours

See the website of Chiara Conterno