Cod. ITLIT 201
Italian literature I: XIII -XVIII centuries
This course is an overview of the Italian literature from XIII to XVIII centuries. It is also designed as a preparatory course for those students
who wish to study Italian literature II. Through the study of samples of significant works of Italian literature, students will be trained to recognize the styles and genres of different literary movements which characterized those centuries. Furthermore, students will review influential passages and episodes from the Divine Comedy and they will explore Dante’s influence on writers such as Boccaccio, Petrarch, Machiavelli.
The course will also provide students with an insight into the Marinism with a focus on its founder Giambattista Marino.
Course Schedule:
Contact hours: 45 lessons
Self study hours: 15 lessons
Number of credits: 3 credits
Learning outcomes:
At the completion of this course, participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of the Italian literature from 13th century to 18th century
- Learn to know and appreciate the main Italian writers of the period of reference
- Learn to analyze literary texts and to compare different literary styles
- Develop critical thinking about literary works
Assessment:
Attendance (20%) Course Participation ( 5%), Assignments ( 4 short papers- 20%), Mid- Term Exam (15%), Oral Presentation (10%) Final Exam ( 30%)
For more details and for the course syllabus, please contact our Academic Advisors: studyabroad@accademia-italiana.it
Transfer credits
We advise students to visit their home institution’s study abroad office to determine the preferred method of enrollment and the requirements. For more details please visit our webpage Credit Transfer