Building on the results achieved during the philology courses of the First Cycle, the Course “Romance Philology" envisages further study of the content, methodological and analytical domains of the subject, reinforcing the competence previously acquired, and obtaining a solid preparation in the field of the history of medieval languages and literatures also with regard to their transition towards the early modern period.
Expected Learning Outcomes: The student will acquire advanced understanding of the principles and methods of the subject and will acquire solid competence in the history of medieval languages and literatures.
Expected Learning Outcomes: The student will acquire advanced understanding of the principles and methods of the subject and will acquire solid competence in the history of medieval languages and literatures.
teacher profile teaching materials
M. Zink, I trovatori. Una storia poetica, Milano, Mimesis, 2013
An anthology of text and essays discussed in class collected by the teacher.
Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 2 months prior the exam to define a specific program.
Programme
The poetry of the Troubadours is the first, foundational, lyrical experience in a Romance language. The Occitan poets of the first generations, during the 12th century, catalyze and overcome an often elusive previous tradition, and give shape to an imaginary that, through metamorphoses and adaptations, will overcome the boundaries of the Middle Ages and arrive to the present Age. The course follows a thematic and intertextual approach and aims to give an overview of troubadour poetry, its influences on European literatures (especially Italian literature), and show its legacy in the work of authors of our time (Pound, Pasolini, Raboni, and others).Core Documentation
C. Di Girolamo, I trovatori, Torino, Bollati Boringhieri, 2021 (parti scelte)M. Zink, I trovatori. Una storia poetica, Milano, Mimesis, 2013
An anthology of text and essays discussed in class collected by the teacher.
Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 2 months prior the exam to define a specific program.
Type of delivery of the course
Lectures and seminaries. 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.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.