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.
Canali
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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.
5. A handout provided by the professor
****WARNING: The most recent edition of "L'arcano" is: Saer, Il testimone, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023 (different title, text of the novel unchanged).
Programme
Since the times of the Conquest and Colonisation, the theme of the encounter with the Other has determined a series of representations of the new continent that have fixed its images and stereotypes. The theme, which has become canonical in contemporary Hispano-American literature, will be analysed 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.
5. A handout provided by the professor
****WARNING: The most recent edition of "L'arcano" is: Saer, Il testimone, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023 (different title, text of the novel unchanged).
Reference Bibliography
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. 5. A handout provided by the professorAttendance
Regular attendance (at least 70%) is highly recommended and directs the student in personal study, which is in any case indispensable.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning is by means of an oral examination lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. Non-attending students must contact the lecturer at least two months before the exam call. 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, Il testimone, Roma, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023
4. Todorov, La conquistadell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
5. A handout provided by the professor
Programme
Since the times of the Conquest and Colonisation, the theme of the encounter with the Other has determined a series of representations of the new continent that have fixed its images and stereotypes. The theme, which has become canonical in contemporary Hispano-American literature, will be analysed 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, Il testimone, Roma, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023
4. Todorov, La conquistadell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005.
5. A handout provided by the professor
Attendance
Regular attendance (at least 70%) is highly recommended and directs the student in personal study, which is in any case indispensable.Type of evaluation
Verification of learning is by means of an oral examination lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. Non-attending students must contact the lecturer at least two months before the exam call.