30635 - Italian Literature (LM)

Course contents

«Vorrei trascorrere una domenica da uomo». Voci femminili nella letteratura italiana

This course examines, from a conceptual and thematic perspective, the theme of self-representation and women’s voices. In particular:

Alba de Cespedes, È una donna che vi parla, stasera, edited by Valeria Babini, Milan, Mondadori, 2024 (selected pages); Alba de Cespedes, Vorrei trascorrere una domenica da uomo. Scritti sulle donne e il loro ruolo nella società, edited by Olga Campofreda, Milan, Mondadori, 2026; Goliarda Sapienza, Io, Jean Gabin, Turin, Einaudi, 2011 (or any other edition); Goliarda Sapienza, Lettera Aperta, Turin, Einaudi, 2017 (or any other edition); Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, La Briganta, Milan, Sperling&Kupfer, 2016; and Maria Giudice, La Leonessa del Socialismo, Rome, Giulio Perrone editore, 2022.

Readings/Bibliography

Readings

Alba de Cespedes, È una donna che vi parla stasera, edited by Valeria Babini, Milan, Mondadori, 2024 (selected pages).
- Alba de Cespedes, Vorrei trascorrere una domenica da uomo. Scritti sulle donne e il loro ruolo nella società, edited by Olga Campofreda, Milan, Mondadori, 2026.
- Goliarda Sapienza, Io, Jean Gabin, Turin, Einaudi, 2011 (or any other edition).
- Goliarda Sapienza, Lettera aperta, Turin, Einaudi, 2017 (or any other edition).
- Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, La Briganta, Milan, Sperling&Kupfer, 2016.
- Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, Maria Giudice, La leonessa del socialismo, Rome, Giulio Perrone editore, 2022

In addition, students attending the DIPI course will work, in a seminar format and from an educational perspective, on:

- Goliarda Sapienza, Three Plays: La grande bugia, Milan, La Vita Felice, 2014 (the text will be uploaded to Virtuale)
- Le voci degli expat: C. Durastanti, La straniera, Milan, La nave di Teseo, 2019 (the novel is available in the library or as an e-book).

Syllabus for students of Modern, Comparative and Postcolonial Literature:

- Alba de Cespedes, È una donna che vi parla stasera, edited by Valeria Babini, Milan, Mondadori, 2024 (selected pages).
- Alba de Cespedes, Vorrei trascorrere una domenica da uomo. Scritti sulle donne e il loro ruolo nella società, edited by Olga Campofreda, Milan, Mondadori, 2026.
- Goliarda Sapienza, Io, Jean Gabin, Turin, Einaudi, 2011 (or any other edition).
- Goliarda Sapienza, Lettera aperta, Turin, Einaudi, 2017 (or any other edition).
- Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, La Briganta, Milan, Sperling&Kupfer, 2016.
- Maria Rosa Cutrufelli, Maria Giudice, La leonessa del socialismo, Rome, Giulio Perrone editore, 2022

Critical bibliography

 - V. P. Babini, Parole armate: le grandi scrittrici del Novecento italiano tra Resistenza ed emancipazione, Milan, La tartaruga, 2018 (pp. 15–116 and pp. 153–171, section ‘Sull’orlo del pozzo’). Available in the library.
- M. Rizzarelli, ‘Schermo, schermo delle mie brame… La formazione dello sguardo di Goliarda Sapienza’, in *Arabeschi*, 9, 2017, pp. 32–47 (available online).
- M. Rizzarelli, ‘Al posto del cervello avevo un grande schermo illuminato». Goliarda Sapienza e i «misteri» del cinema, in *Sinestesie*, 20, 2020, pp. 141–155 (available online).
- A. Bazzoni, *Writing Freedom: Body, Identity and Power in Goliarda Sapienza*, Pisa, ETS, 2022. Chapter 4, pp. 219–268 (available in the library).


Two events are planned:

1) Olga Campofreda presents her book Vorrei trascorrere una domenica da uomo (7 October 2026)

2) A theatrical reading of La Briganta by Irene Guadagnini (date to be confirmed).

 

Teaching methods

Lectures accompanied by seminar-style activities. The course forms part of the e-learning project (up to 15 hours); consequently, there will be a number of online sessions, including meetings with writers and lecturers from foreign universities.

Assessment methods

The exam is an oral interview on the course topics. Those students who are able to demonstrate a wide and systematic understanding of the issues covered during the lessons, are able to use these critically and who master the field-specific language of the discipline will be given a mark of excellence.

Those students who demonstrate a mnemonic knowledge of the subject with a more superficial analytical ability and ability to synthesize, a correct command of the language but not always appropriate, will be given a ‘fair' mark.

A superficial knowledge and understanding of the material, a scarce analytical and expressive ability that is not always appropriate will be rewarded with a pass mark or just above a pass mark.

Students who demonstrate gaps in their knowledge of the subject matter, inappropriate language use, lack of familiarity with the literature in the programme bibliography will not be given a pass mark.

AI can be a useful tool to support independent study with
in-depth analysis, summaries and self-assessment exercises. As regards the assessment
of learning, the use of AI is prohibited during face-to-face examinations. Any use constitutes a breach of academic integrity.

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.

Any requests for adjustments must be made within 15 days of the exam date by sending an e-mail to the lecturer and including the e-mail address disabilita@unibo.it in Cc.

Teaching tools

Audio and video aids may be used in support of lectures.

Office hours

See the website of Lara Michelacci