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.
German Literature I is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It provides the student with initial knowledge and understanding of the German 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.
German Literature I is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It provides the student with initial knowledge and understanding of the German 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
J. W. Goethe, Ifigenia in Tauride (Einaudi)
F. Schiller, I masnadieri (Mondadori)
H. von Kleist, La brocca rotta (Garzanti)
G. Büchner, Woyzeck (Marsilio)
B. Brecht, L’opera da tre soldi (Einaudi)
F. Dürrenmatt, La visita della vecchia signora (Einaudi).
P. Handke, Insulti al pubblico (Quodlibet).
Heiner Müller, L’Orazio (Cuepress).
P. Weiss, L’istruttoria (Einaudi)
H. Kipphardt, Sul caso di J. Robert Oppenheimer (Einaudi)
Mutuazione: 20710220 Letteratura tedesca I in Lingue e letterature per la comunicazione interculturale L-11 R FIORENTINO FRANCESCO
Programme
The module examines the central issues and aspects that characterize German literature during its two most vibrant periods, focusing on some classical dramatic text and their historical and cultural contexts.Core Documentation
G. E. Lessing, Emilia Galotti (Einaudi)J. W. Goethe, Ifigenia in Tauride (Einaudi)
F. Schiller, I masnadieri (Mondadori)
H. von Kleist, La brocca rotta (Garzanti)
G. Büchner, Woyzeck (Marsilio)
B. Brecht, L’opera da tre soldi (Einaudi)
F. Dürrenmatt, La visita della vecchia signora (Einaudi).
P. Handke, Insulti al pubblico (Quodlibet).
Heiner Müller, L’Orazio (Cuepress).
P. Weiss, L’istruttoria (Einaudi)
H. Kipphardt, Sul caso di J. Robert Oppenheimer (Einaudi)
Attendance
It is strongly recommended to attend the lectures. Students who cannot attend the lectures will find online information about extra bibliography to add to the official program.Type of evaluation
Interview on issues discussed during the course and on the exam texts.