04177 - Sociology of Literature

Learning outcomes

 

At the end of the course the student possess basic knowledge about the functioning of the literary institutions, regarding the text and context nexus, the dynamics of literary communication and its political, ideological, socio-economic and editorial influence. The student will be able to use the main forms of study of the sociology of literature, with a particular focus on the thematic and sociological components of literary texts.

Course contents

 

ANOTHER CITY: YOUNG PEOPLE AND MIGRANTS IN URBAN SPACES

The course aims to explore various forms of inter and intra-urban mobility which constitute the starting point of narratives capable of reinterpreting the modern city through the recovery of ancient practices. For example, the simple act of walking “performed” by the hustler-boys of Pasolini's novels challenges the idea of the modern metropolis, as well as its geographical and socio-economic boundaries.

Internal migrations are fundamental to understand the immigration of recent years – a phenomenon that has seen the development of a vast body of literature in the Italian language. In the works of migrant writers, wandering on foot once again questions the idea and reality of static and carefully planned urban spaces, both from a social and economic point of view. This shows how the simple, daily action of crossing and occupying city streets (also with street art) still constitutes a subversive force which can undermine the external and authoritarian rules that seek to limit the freedom of common people.

This program of study goes in line with the other disciplines of the CdSl, and work as an in-depth course in the macro-concepts of identity, otherness, differences and diversity

Readings/Bibliography

 

 

THE COMPLETE READING LIST IS AVAILABLE IN THE ITALIAN PAGE.

Teaching methods

FRONTAL LESSONS

Classes start 5th October 2016.

 

Tuesday and Wednesday 10,15-11,45

Aula Magna della Scuola di Lingue, Via Filippo Re, 8

Friday 10,15-11,45

 Aula di Via S. Giacomo, 7

Assessment methods

ORAL EXAMINATION

 

The evaluation of the students' competencies and abilities acquired during the course consists in an oral interview which has the aim of evaluating the critical and methodological ability of the students. The students will be invited to discuss the tests on the course programme. The student must demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the bibliography in the course programme.

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.

 

Teaching tools

Video projector, overhead projector, videos, web resources.

Meetings with international experts and authors that write on migration issues.

Office hours

See the website of Fulvio Pezzarossa