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 aim at refining their ability to interpret cultural phenomena, using the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
German Literature III is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literature" area. It aims at providing the students with advanced knowledge of late nineteenth and early twentieth century German Literature with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis at an advanced level.
At the end of the module, students will reach an advanced critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves. They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: German Literature II; German Language and Translation II
German Literature III is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literature" area. It aims at providing the students with advanced knowledge of late nineteenth and early twentieth century German Literature with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students discover the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis at an advanced level.
At the end of the module, students will reach an advanced critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves. They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: German Literature II; German Language and Translation II
teacher profile teaching materials
- Hugo von Hoffmannsthal, La lettera di Lord Chandos (Marsilio)
- Gustav Meyrink, Il Golem (Tre editori)
- Franz Kafka, Il processo (Einaudi)
- Thomas Mann, Tonio Kröger (BUR)
- Hermann Hesse, Il lupo della steppa (Mondadori)
- Christa Wolf, Il cielo diviso (e/o)
Programme
This part of the course introduces the formal issues and problems characterising German-language literature in the 20th century through the analysis of some fundamental texts and their historical and cultural contextualisation. Alongside the analysis of the texts, the geographical contexts as well as the different discourses (aesthetic, anthropological, political, social) that characterised the history of literature in German-speaking countries in the 20th century will also be considered.Core Documentation
- Arthur Schnitzler, Il sottotenente Gustl (BUR)- Hugo von Hoffmannsthal, La lettera di Lord Chandos (Marsilio)
- Gustav Meyrink, Il Golem (Tre editori)
- Franz Kafka, Il processo (Einaudi)
- Thomas Mann, Tonio Kröger (BUR)
- Hermann Hesse, Il lupo della steppa (Mondadori)
- Christa Wolf, Il cielo diviso (e/o)
Reference Bibliography
- M. Freschi, La letteratura tedesca, pp. 123-200; 217-236 (Il Mulino)Attendance
It is strongly recommended to attend the lectures. Not attending students are requested to contact the Professor for extra bibliography to add to the official program.Type of evaluation
Oral exam (20 minutes approximately) on issues and texts discussed during the course. teacher profile teaching materials
B Brecht, Santa Giovanna dei Macelli (Einaudi)
B. Brecht, Il signor Puntila e il suo servo Matti (Einaudi)
H. Müller, Mauser (Cuepress)
H. Müller, Hamletmaschine (Cuepress)
H. Müller, La missione (Cuepress)
H. Müller, Anatomia Tito (L’Orma)
P. Handke, Insulti al pubblico e altre piéce vocali (Quodlibet)
P. Handke, Il blues della metropolitana (Raiplay)
E. Jelinek, Jackie (la nave di Teseo)
Programme
The module introduces key thematic and formal issues characterizing twentieth-century German theatre through the analysis of selected canonical texts and their historical and cultural contextualization. Particular attention will be devoted to the transformations of dramatic forms and of the relationship between stage and audience, as well as to the political reflection on theatre and the critique of the languages and dispositifs of contemporary communication.Core Documentation
B. Brecht, La linea di condotta (Einaudi)B Brecht, Santa Giovanna dei Macelli (Einaudi)
B. Brecht, Il signor Puntila e il suo servo Matti (Einaudi)
H. Müller, Mauser (Cuepress)
H. Müller, Hamletmaschine (Cuepress)
H. Müller, La missione (Cuepress)
H. Müller, Anatomia Tito (L’Orma)
P. Handke, Insulti al pubblico e altre piéce vocali (Quodlibet)
P. Handke, Il blues della metropolitana (Raiplay)
E. Jelinek, Jackie (la nave di Teseo)
Reference Bibliography
P. Szondi, Theorie des modernen Dramas (Suhrkamp) H.-Th. Lehmann, Das posatdramatische Theater (Verlag der Autoren)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
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.