One of the main aims of this Course of Study is to provide students with advanced knowledge of two foreign literatures related to the two languages of their choice, paying special attention to intercultural and transcultural dynamics. The course also aims at refining their ability to interpret cultural phenomena, using the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
Hispanic-American Language and Literatures I is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It provides the student with initial knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic-American literary culture through the reading of exemplary texts analysed paying special attention to intercultural dynamics. It helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
At the end of the module, students will be able to read and understand literary texts in the original language employing the analytical methods and tools they will have learned in class; furthermore, they will possess the necessary communicative skills to re-elaborate the acquired disciplinary contents.
Hispanic-American Language and Literatures I is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It provides the student with initial knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic-American literary culture through the reading of exemplary texts analysed paying special attention to intercultural dynamics. It helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
At the end of the module, students will be able to read and understand literary texts in the original language employing the analytical methods and tools they will have learned in class; furthermore, they will possess the necessary communicative skills to re-elaborate the acquired disciplinary contents.
teacher profile teaching materials
1. A. Benítez Rojo, Il mare delle lenticchie, Nuoro, Ilisso, 2005;
2. Esquivel, La voce dell’acqua, Milano, Garzanti, 2007; in alternativa: C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000;
3. J. Saer, L’arcano, Firenze, Giunti, 1994;
4. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
Programme
since the time of conquest and colonization the theme of the encounter with the Other has given a series of representations of the new continent that have fixed images and stereotypes. The issue, that has become a canon of contemporary Spanish-American literature, will be analyzed through selected passages from the XV and XVI century Chronachistica and through the fiction of the XX century.Core Documentation
Texts for attending and not attending students:1. A. Benítez Rojo, Il mare delle lenticchie, Nuoro, Ilisso, 2005;
2. Esquivel, La voce dell’acqua, Milano, Garzanti, 2007; in alternativa: C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000;
3. J. Saer, L’arcano, Firenze, Giunti, 1994;
4. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
Reference Bibliography
A pamphlet prepared by the teacher with texts and critic bibliography by Garavaglia, García Márquez, Pranzetti.Type of delivery of the course
Frontal lessons, held remotely, via audio-video conference with the use of Microsoft Teams software.Attendance
Attendance is obligatory at least for 70%.Type of evaluation
The learning process is carried out through an oral exam lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. Oral interview, held remotely, via audio-video conference with the use of Microsoft Teams software. During the exam, the student will have to demonstrate the actual comprehension of the texts in program and the ability to interpret cultural phenomena, through the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis. The student must also demonstrate the communicative skills necessary for the re-elaboration and transmission of disciplinary content.