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(objectives)
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.
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Code
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20710216 |
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Language
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ITA |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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L-LIN/06
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Contact Hours
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36
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Group: A - L
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Teacher
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DI MATTEO ANGELA
(syllabus)
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.
(reference books)
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).
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Group: M - Z
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Teacher
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CATTARULLA CAMILLA
(syllabus)
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.
(reference books)
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
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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