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
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.
Mutuazione: 20710216 Lingua e letterature ispanoamericane I in Lingue e letterature per la comunicazione interculturale L-11 DI MATTEO ANGELA
Programme
Since the times of the Conquest and Colonization, the theme of the encounter with the Other has determined a series of representations of the new continent that have fixed images and stereotypes. The theme, which has become canonical in contemporary Hispanic-American literature, will be analyzed through selected passages from 15th and 16th century chronicles and through 20th and 21st century fiction.Core Documentation
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.
Type of delivery of the course
In the event of an extension of the COVID-19 health emergency, all provisions governing the way in which teaching activities and student assessment are carried out will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will apply: face-to-face teaching and distance teaching via Teams and/or Moodle. The course will take place during the second semester.Attendance
Regular attendance (at least 70%) is strongly recommended and directs the student in the personal study that is still essential.Type of evaluation
The verification of learning takes place through an oral test lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. Non-attending students should contact the professor at least two months prior to the exam.