Cod. ITLIT 202
Italian literature from XVIII century to the present time
This course aims to provide students with a general knowledge of Italian Literature from 18th century to the present time, with a particular reference to the writers and poets who characterized the literature of those years. The course will deal with writers such as Vittorio Alfieri and Ugo Foscolo as main representatives of the XVIIII century literature. Furthermore, it will focus on Verga for the Verismo and on D’Annunzio for the Decadentism. Other 20th century writers such as Svevo, Pirandello, Ungaretti, Montale, Calvino and contemporary writers such as Eco, Moravia, Maraini, Baricco will be analyzed during the course. Students will be taught to discover the difference between the writers and the linguistic styles.
Course Schedule:
Contact hours: 45 lessons
Seld study hours: 15 lessons
Number of credits: 3 credits
Learning outcomes:
At the completion of this art history course, participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of the Italian literature from 18th century to the present time
- 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
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