81792 - Didactics of Italian Literature (LM)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to suggest the right didactic and academic resources for a given task related to Italian literature, from text analysis to literary history and the relationship between literature and society.

Course contents

The course offers a critical reflection on the teaching of literature, examining its foundations and goals both in light of the Indicazioni Nazionali and Linee Guida and according to the needs of today’s students.

It will focus in particular on the school and university literary canon: how it was created over time, the criteria used to select and transmit it in Italian schools, which authors and texts it favours or excludes, as well as recent critiques and proposals for updating it.

The course will also deal with specific teaching aspects, such as how to teach literary genres, text analysis, authors’ biographies, cultural movements, key moments in literary history, and the main themes of literary works. Lessons will also consider a reflection on teaching methods, both traditional and innovative, including the use of digital tools and new technologies.

Finally, the course will include testimonies and examples of good practices from research and teaching, with concrete examples, thematic paths, and workshop activities. These aim to help future teachers develop critical awareness and choose teaching strategies that match both the subject matter and the needs of different classes.

 

Readings/Bibliography

In addition to the lecture slides and the teaching materials uploaded on Virtuale, students will choose two texts from the following list.

Students who cannot attend the course will read three texts from the following list.

E. Ardissino (a cura di), Insegnare italiano nella scuola secondaria, Milano, Mondadori, 2018.

R. Carnero, Il bel viaggio. Insegnare alla generazione Z, Milano, Bompiani, 2020.

S. Giusti, Didattica della letteratura italiana: la storia, le ricerche, le pratiche, Roma, Carocci, 2023.

A. Manganaro, Per la didattica della letteratura italiana, Acireale-Roma, Bonanno, 2020.

G. Ruozzi, G. Tellini (a cura di), Didattica della letteratura italiana, Milano, Mondadori, 2020.

C. Spaliviero, Educazione letteraria e didattica della letteratura, Venezia, Edizioni Ca’ Foscari-Digital Publishing, 2020.

E. Zinato, Insegnare letteratura. Teorie e pratiche per una didattica indocile, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2022.

Teaching methods

The course will include both lectures and discussions, with the goal of creating ways to teach literature based on texts, authors, themes, and literary genres. There will also be time to think about teaching methods for literature, using ideas and experiences shared by university professors and teachers from different school levels.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of an oral test.

Erasmus students or those from other international exchange programs will have the opportunity to arrange a customized program.

Students with DSA (Specific Learning Disabilities) or temporary or permanent disabilities: It is recommended that students contact the responsible university office in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The office will propose any adjustments for interested students, which must be submitted for the professor’s approval at least 15 days in advance. The professor will assess their appropriateness in relation to the educational objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Slides and  teaching materials will be uploaded on Virtuale

Office hours

See the website of Giuseppe Ledda