29003 - Italian Romantic Literature (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the main texts of Italian Romanticism and how to put them in the context of European culture. In particular the student knows the forms (lyric, novel, autobiography, diary), authors (Leopardi, Manzoni, Nievo, etc.), and movements that represent the true beginning of Italian modernity. The student knows how to analyse texts based on a series of cultural aspects of the history of ideas: evolution of sensibility, research that is internal to forms, relationships with the other arts (painting, music), formation of cultural paradigms that continue into the 20th century.

Teaching methods

The course is based on the reading, the analysis and the discussion of the literary texts in bibliography.

Assessment methods

Assessment consists of a viva voce examination aiming to assess the knowledge and critical skills acquired by the candidate during the course.

1. First-class marks will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate an ability to analyse texts in depth and to produce an organic overview of the topics covered in the course. Overall mark between 27 and 30 cum laude (high linguistic ability is required).

2. A mostly mnemonic knowledge of the subject, analytical skills lacking depth, and correct but not always apposite expression will result in a modest mark. Overall mark between 23 and 26.

3. Elementary knowledge, superficial understanding, poor analytical skills, and inapposite expression will lead to a pass or only slightly higher mark. Overall mark between 18 and 22.

4. Gaps in the candidate’s knowledge, inapposite language, and inadequate engagement with the secondary literature offered in the course will result in a fail mark.

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