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.
Russian Literature III is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literature" area. It aims at providing the students with advanced knowledge of nineteenth century to 1934 Russian Literature with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis at an advanced level.
At the end of the module, students will reach an advanced critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves. They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: Russian Literature II; Russian Language and Translation II
Russian Literature III is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literature" area. It aims at providing the students with advanced knowledge of nineteenth century to 1934 Russian Literature with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis at an advanced level.
At the end of the module, students will reach an advanced critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves. They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: Russian Literature II; Russian Language and Translation II
teacher profile teaching materials
The Revolution and the 1920s. Artistic and Literary movements. 1920s as a laboratory for genres and ideas. Writers and Power. The First Soviet Writers Congress.
Textbooks
Storia della civiltà letteraria russa, a cura di Michele Colucci e Riccardo Picchio, Torino, UTET, 1997, v. I, pp. 763-787; v II, pp. 57-171; 224-253; 271-282; 328-336; 349-358; 363-379.
Storia della letteratura russa. Il Novecento, Einaudi, Torino 1990, v. II-III (Maiakovskii, Akhmatova, Bulgakov and Pasternak). English or Russian textbook could be agreed upon with the teachers.
Readings
A.P. Chekhov, Vyshenvii sad, Tri sestry
A. Blok, Dvenadtsat’, Balaganchik, Neznakomka
V. Maiakovskii, Oblako v shtanakh, poems analysed during the lessons
A. Akhmatova, Requiem, 10 poems of the first period
E. Zamiatin, My
M. Bulgakov, Master i Margarita
B. Pasternak, Doktor Zhivago
1 additional Reading:
A.P. Čechov, Zio Vanja/ Corsia n. 6
M. Zoščenko, Novelle moscovite
M.A. Bulgakov, Cuore di cane/Uova fatali
A. Tolstoj, Aelita
Programme
Poetry movements of the first half of the 20th century: Symbolism, Futurism, Acmeism. Analysis of texts and criticism.The Revolution and the 1920s. Artistic and Literary movements. 1920s as a laboratory for genres and ideas. Writers and Power. The First Soviet Writers Congress.
Core Documentation
Readings/BibliographyTextbooks
Storia della civiltà letteraria russa, a cura di Michele Colucci e Riccardo Picchio, Torino, UTET, 1997, v. I, pp. 763-787; v II, pp. 57-171; 224-253; 271-282; 328-336; 349-358; 363-379.
Storia della letteratura russa. Il Novecento, Einaudi, Torino 1990, v. II-III (Maiakovskii, Akhmatova, Bulgakov and Pasternak). English or Russian textbook could be agreed upon with the teachers.
Readings
A.P. Chekhov, Vyshenvii sad, Tri sestry
A. Blok, Dvenadtsat’, Balaganchik, Neznakomka
V. Maiakovskii, Oblako v shtanakh, poems analysed during the lessons
A. Akhmatova, Requiem, 10 poems of the first period
E. Zamiatin, My
M. Bulgakov, Master i Margarita
B. Pasternak, Doktor Zhivago
1 additional Reading:
A.P. Čechov, Zio Vanja/ Corsia n. 6
M. Zoščenko, Novelle moscovite
M.A. Bulgakov, Cuore di cane/Uova fatali
A. Tolstoj, Aelita
Reference Bibliography
Literary Criticism I. Ambrogio, Majakovskij, Roma, Editori Riuniti, 1976, pp. 1-88. R. Faccani, La notte dell’arcangelo carrettiere, in V. Majakovskij, La nuvola in calzoni, Venezia, Marsilio, 1989, pp. 9-34. G. Kraiski, Le poetiche russe del Novecento dal simbolismo alla poesia proletaria, Bari, Laterza, 1968 (pagine su simbolismo, acmeismo e futurismo, manifesti del futurismo). A.M. Ripellino, Saggio introduttivo, in A. Blok, Poesie, Guanda, Parma, 2000, pp. IX-LIX V. Strada, Idea di Čechov II, in Id., Le veglie della ragione, Torino, Einaudi, 1986, pp. 110-131 2 additional Readings: C.G. De Michelis, L’avanguardia trasversale. Il futurismo tra Italia e Russia, Venezia, Marsilio, 2009, pp. 9-48 G. P. Piretto, Il radioso avvenire. Mitologie culturali e sovietiche, Torino, Einaudi, 2001 (due capitoli a scelta tra: I-VI) V. Strada, Una lettura di Čechov, in Id., Tradizione e rivoluzione, Torino, Einaudi, ed. div., pp. 271-287 (per chi legge Reparto/Corsia n. 6)Type of delivery of the course
Incoming students info Erasmus students, or any exchange students, can take their examination in Russian. Arrangements are to be made before the exam.Attendance
Incoming students info Erasmus students, or any exchange students, can take their examination in Russian. Arrangements are to be made before the exam.Type of evaluation
Incoming students info June/July exams: oral online exam via Microsoft Team Erasmus students, or any exchange students, can take their exam in Russian, English or French. Arrangements are to be made before the exam. teacher profile teaching materials
Type of evaluation
Oral test to verify the knowledge acquired during the course