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 representative texts analysed paying special attention to intercultural dynamics. It helps student 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. J. Saer, L’arcano, Firenze, Giunti, 1994 (qualunque edizione);**
3. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005 (qualunque edizione).
4. Una dispensa fornita dalla docente che si potrà scaricare da moodle e dal gruppo di Teams.
**ATTENZIONE: L'edizione più recente de "L'arcano" è: Saer, Il testimone, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023 (titolo diverso, testo del romanzo invariato).
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. L. Esquivel, La voce dell’acqua, Milano, Garzanti, 2007 (qualunque edizione); OPPURE C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000 (qualunque edizione);2. J. Saer, L’arcano, Firenze, Giunti, 1994 (qualunque edizione);**
3. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, 2005 (qualunque edizione).
4. Una dispensa fornita dalla docente che si potrà scaricare da moodle e dal gruppo di Teams.
**ATTENZIONE: L'edizione più recente de "L'arcano" è: Saer, Il testimone, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023 (titolo diverso, testo del romanzo invariato).
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. teacher profile teaching materials
or C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000;
2. J. Saer, Il testimone, Roma, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023
3. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, (any edition).
4. 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. Esquivel, La voce dell’acqua, Milano, Garzanti, 2007;or C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000;
2. J. Saer, Il testimone, Roma, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023
3. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, (any edition).
4. A handout provided by the professor
Reference Bibliography
1. Esquivel, La voce dell’acqua, Milano, Garzanti, 2007; or C. Boullosa, Dorme, Firenze, Le lettere, 2000; 2. J. Saer, Il testimone, Roma, La Nuova Frontiera, 2023 3. Todorov, La conquista dell’America, Torino, Einaudi, (any edition). 4. 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
oral examination (20-30 minutes) that ascertains knowledge of the texts under examination and the critical ability to analyse them