Acquiring a basic understanding of the formation of the Romance languages and romance literary traditions, with a special focus on the Gallo-Romance, Ibero-Romance and Italo-Romance areas. The student will acquire a good expertise in analytical techniques and methodologies of philological research, through the study of the main literary genres and related texts, considered in their historical-cultural, linguistic and intertextual aspects. Also, he will acquire a good level of information about the focal points of the most important critical-methodological debates internal to the discipline, and the ability to argue with independent judgment on issues and problems tackled.
teacher profile teaching materials
In the first part of the course students will be introduced to the basics of Romance Philology, comparative linguistics and textual analysis. The main focus will be on the evolution from Latin to Romance languages, with reference to the historical and cultural context.
In the second part of the course, students will be introduced to literary texts produced especially in France between XI and XIII centuries, with reference to the cultural panorama of medieval Europe. The analysis will highlight the rhetorical and thematic features of different genres (lyric, epic and romance) and show the presence of early literary themes and motifs in modern and contemporary literature.
F. Brugnolo, R. Capelli, *Profilo delle letterature romanze medievali. Nuova edizione*, Carocci, Roma, 2011 [all editions]; 1-34 (§ 1-2); 46-139 (§§; 5-8); 223-272 (§§ 1-4); 285-309 (§§1-4); 323-332 (§ 1); 367-382 (§§ 5-6); 407-420 (§§1-2).
An anthology of text and essays discussed in class collected by the teacher.
Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 3 month prior the exam to define a specific program, which must include:
L. Tomasin, *Prima lezione di romanistica*, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2023.
M.L. Meneghetti, *Le origini delle letterature medievali romanze*, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 1997 [all editions], , pp. 3-132 (not §4.3); 141-144 (not §4.4.2); 153-160 (not §5.3); 195-204 (not §6.2.2)
A. Stussi, *Breve avviamento alla filologia italiana*, Bologna, il Mulino, 2002 [all editions], pp. 11-28; 61-87
Programme
The course traces the development of the Romance languages and literatures.In the first part of the course students will be introduced to the basics of Romance Philology, comparative linguistics and textual analysis. The main focus will be on the evolution from Latin to Romance languages, with reference to the historical and cultural context.
In the second part of the course, students will be introduced to literary texts produced especially in France between XI and XIII centuries, with reference to the cultural panorama of medieval Europe. The analysis will highlight the rhetorical and thematic features of different genres (lyric, epic and romance) and show the presence of early literary themes and motifs in modern and contemporary literature.
Core Documentation
A. Vàrvaro, *Linguistica romanza. Corso introduttivo. Seconda edizione*, Liguori, Napoli, 2001 [selected parts]F. Brugnolo, R. Capelli, *Profilo delle letterature romanze medievali. Nuova edizione*, Carocci, Roma, 2011 [all editions]; 1-34 (§ 1-2); 46-139 (§§; 5-8); 223-272 (§§ 1-4); 285-309 (§§1-4); 323-332 (§ 1); 367-382 (§§ 5-6); 407-420 (§§1-2).
An anthology of text and essays discussed in class collected by the teacher.
Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 3 month prior the exam to define a specific program, which must include:
L. Tomasin, *Prima lezione di romanistica*, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2023.
M.L. Meneghetti, *Le origini delle letterature medievali romanze*, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 1997 [all editions], , pp. 3-132 (not §4.3); 141-144 (not §4.4.2); 153-160 (not §5.3); 195-204 (not §6.2.2)
A. Stussi, *Breve avviamento alla filologia italiana*, Bologna, il Mulino, 2002 [all editions], pp. 11-28; 61-87
Type of delivery of the course
Lectures. Attending classes is highly recommended. Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 3 months prior the exam to define a specific program.Attendance
Attending the lectures is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
Oral exam. Students will have to show their understanding of the main aspects of the discipline, prove their ability to put the texts in context and correctly examine them. Students’ language skills and critical thinking will also be evaluated.