- provide the historical-literary knowledge for the contextualization of an author and a lyrical work

- acquire the skills of critical analysis of a nineteenth and twentieth century text in poetry

- acquire the ability to identify the forms of opera

- acquire the ability to identify the various opera techniques

- identify the thought and the message of the author through the representation

Italian poetry between the 19th and 20th centuries.

First stage of the course: The main metrical forms. The metre of verse. The free verse. The main themes.

Second stage of the course: Brief biography and history of the Canti. Analysis of Leopardi's texts;

Second stage: brief biography and history of the Odi Barbare. Analysis of an ode by Carducci. barbarian metrics. 

Third phase: brief biography and history of Myricae Analysis of texts by Pascoli.

Fourth phase: short biography and history of Alcyone. Analysis of a lauda by D'Annunzio

Fifth phase: short biography and analysis of  poems by Saba and Palazzeschi, Ungaretti

Sixth and final phase: brief biography and history of Ossi di seppia, Occasioni, Bufera e altro, Satura. Analysis of some of Montale's poems

The course textbook anthologises one text per author followed by critical commentaries, the lecturer will provide in blended form other texts and other commentaries that will be the subject of examination, namely by Leopardi; Pascoli and Montale. Particular attention will be paid to Pascoli's poetry in view of its possible use in primary school.

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knowledge and understanding:  solid knowledge and understanding of the main authors and poetic texts of Italian literature between the 19th and 20th centuries is required

applied knowledge and understanding: ability to decode the texts in question, to contextualize the authors and works within a specific literary context

independence of judgement: knowing how to reflect critically on the lyrics in question, knowing how to question commonplaces on the exegesis of the lyrics and determine whether or not they have scientific validity.

communication skills: mastery of the language specific to literary studies ability to learn: development of technical knowledge and formal reasoning skills necessary to (i) critically and independently undertake the analysis of the texts in question ; (ii) development and critical elaboration of an overall exegesis on the different ways of representing poetic themes  (iii) identification of the formal and thematic peculiarities of the various lyrics

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

There is a written test with multiple answers (Quiz Moodle) to ensure students' self-assessment

Teaching

Frontal lections. Projection of slides.

Innovative teaching methods

Attendance

In order to sit the exam as an attending student, attendance at lessons is compulsory for at least 80% of the number of hours, i.e. 29 hours out of the total of 36.

Course books

For the purposes of the exam, male and female students will have to study

Gino Tellini, Letteratura italiana. Un metodo di studio Le Monnier 2014. The study of the manual is limited to the following pages:

Leopardi, pp. 327-348-(more materials in blended)

Carducci, pp. 388-399

Pascoli, pp. 412-422 (more materials in blended)

D'Annunzio, pp. 423-436

Saba, p. 493-503

Palazzeschi, p. 514-524

Ungaretti, p. 541-551

Montale, p.  554-565 (more materials in blended)

Parodie, p. 566-570

Assessment

Written. The test consists of a test with closed and open-ended questions

The assessment method will consist of the proposal of open-answer and closed-answer written questions; evaluation method: overall mark out of thirty.

Evaluation criteria:

30 cum laude: excellent: excellent knowledge of the contents, critical and personal reworking, precise and adequate language

27-30 excellent: broad knowledge of the contents; appropriate language; organicity of the discourse, coherent and effective arguments

24-26: good: adequate knowledge of the contents, appropriate language; good organization of arguments

21-23 discreet: more than enough knowledge, overall correct language, suitable arguments

18-20 sufficient: relative knowledge of the contents with some imprecision and / or simplification of concepts, simple language with some improprieties, linear exposition

Insufficient evidence: serious gaps in knowledge and / or misunderstandings in concepts, inadequate and incorrect language, incoherent exposure.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

individual study, consultation of blended material, 

In order to give non-attending students the opportunity to compensate for what is done during the lectures through self-study, it is advisable for them to make use of all the materials posted on the blended platform (slides, tutorials, supplementary material) that are particularly useful for fully understanding the contents of the programme

Attendance

no

Course books

Non-attending students are kindly requested to consult the on-line programme, and to check the availability of the required texts (by checking the Moodle platform ' blended.uniurb.it'). In the event of difficulty, he/she may contact the lecturer by email. The student is invited to examine all the teaching material on the Moodle platform.

For the purposes of the exam, male and female students will have to study

Gino Tellini, Letteratura italiana. Un metodo di studio Le Monnier 2014. The study of the manual is limited to the following pages:

Leopardi, pp. 327-348-(more materials in blended)

Carducci, pp. 388-399

Pascoli, pp. 412-422 (more materials in blended)

D'Annunzio, pp. 423-436

Saba, p. 493-503

Palazzeschi, p. 514-524

Campana, p. 531-539

Ungaretti, p. 541-551( more materials in blended)

Montale, p.  554-565 (more materials in blended)

Parodie, p. 566-570

Assessment

Written. The test consists of a test with closed and open-ended questions

The assessment method will consist of the proposal of open-answer and closed-answer written questions; evaluation method: overall mark out of thirty.

Evaluation criteria:

30 cum laude: excellent: excellent knowledge of the contents, critical and personal reworking, precise and adequate language

27-30 excellent: broad knowledge of the contents; appropriate language; organicity of the discourse, coherent and effective arguments

24-26: good: adequate knowledge of the contents, appropriate language; good organization of arguments

21-23 discreet: more than enough knowledge, overall correct language, suitable arguments

18-20 sufficient: relative knowledge of the contents with some imprecision and / or simplification of concepts, simple language with some improprieties, linear exposition

Insufficient evidence: serious gaps in knowledge and / or misunderstandings in concepts, inadequate and incorrect language, incoherent exposure.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.