67007 - Analysis Methodologies (2) (LM)

Learning outcomes

The module explores the theoretical, methodological and applicative aspects of the semiotic discipline, following the work of the module Methodologies of Analysis (1). 

Course contents

The module will deep the knowledge of semiotic methodological tools, through the concept of textuality and problems of its boundaries, including the most advanced applications of the discipline.

The first part of the module will be dedicated to introducing areas and notions related to specific aspects of the semiotic analysis of texts, and particularly sociosemiotics and the study of passions.

Subsequently, the course will focus on specific types of texts, including various fields: literature, visual arts, photography, brand, music (imageries and subcultures).

One or more lessons will be dedicated to each of these sections, in order to provide appropriate tools to deepen one of the fields of your choice, and to create a paper for final evaluation.

Readings/Bibliography

To address problems of text analysis methodology, and as a general reference on the subject, this preliminary reading is strongly recommended:

Pozzato, M.P. (2020). Semiotica del testo. Metodi, autori, esempi, Roma, Carocci.

 

• Mandatory introductory texts
  The module includes parts of basic texts, introducing the study of advanced themes in the analysis of texts:

Marrone, G. (2001). Corpi sociali. Processi comunicativi e semiotica del testo. Torino, Einaudi (introduction + chapps. from 3 to 6).

Pezzini, I. (1998). Le passioni del lettore, Milano, Bompiani (chapps. 2-5-6-8 + one analysis chapter, at choice)

 

*Optional in-depth texts*

Mangiapane, F. e Tassinari, C. A (eds.) (2022), "Metodo e testualità. Costruzioni analitiche e modi di fare" (special issue, open access), E|C, n. 34.

 

 

• Specific paths

In addition to the introductory texts, it is necessary to select at least one of the paths of your choice, in order to introduce the individual thematic areas (literature, visual arts, photography, brand, music) that will be addressed during the lessons.

In the single chosen area, the study of one book at least is a necessary condition to write the paper, to which further in-depth materials can be added.

Literature

a) Bertrand, D. (2000). Basi di semiotica letteraria, Roma, Meltemi.

or

b) Panosetti, D. (2015). Semiotica del testo letterario, Roma, Carocci.

 

*Optional in-depth texts*

Cavicchioli, S. (ed.) (1997). Le sirene. Analisi semiotiche intorno a un racconto di Tomasi di Lampedusa, Bologna, Clueb.

 

Visual Arts
a) Polidoro, P. (2008). Che cos’è la semiotica visiva. Roma, Carocci.

or

b) Corrain, L. - Valenti, M. (eds.) (1991). Leggere l’opera d’arte. Dal figurativo all’astratto. Bologna, Esculapio.

 

*Optional in-depth texts*

Lancioni, T. e Lorusso, A.M. (a cura) (2020). "Enunciazione e immagini", E|C, n. 29 (open access).

Lancioni, T. (2022). "The Oxbow. Semiotica del testo pittorico", in Mangiapane, F. e Tassinari, C. A (eds.), "Metodo e testualità. Costruzioni analitiche e modi di fare" (numero monografico open access), E|C, n. 34, pp. 182-195.

 

 

Photography
a) Mangano, D. (2018). Che cos'è la semiotica della fotografia, Roma, Carocci.

or

b) Floch, J.M. (2018). Forme dell’ impronta. Brandt, Cartier-Bresson, Doisneau, Stieglitz, Strand, Roma, Meltemi.

*Optional in-depth texts*
Lancioni, T. e Lorusso, A.M. (eds.) (2020). "Enunciazione e immagini", E|C, n. 29 (open access).

Brand
Marrone, G. (2007). Il discorso di marca. Modelli semiotici per il branding, Bari, Laterza.

*Optional in-depth texts*
Boero, M. (ed.) (2020). "Filosofie Pubblicitarie", Filosofi(e)Semiotiche, Vol. 7, n. 1 (open access).

Music (imageries and subcultures)
a) Spaziante, L. (2016). Icone pop. Identità e apparenze tra semiotica e musica, Milano, Pearson.

or

b) Marino, G. (2020). Frammenti di un disco incantato. Teorie semiotiche, testualità e generi musicali, Roma, Aracne.


*Optional in-depth texts*
Dusi, N. e Spaziante, L. (eds.) (2006). Remix-remake. Pratiche di replicabilità, Roma, Meltemi.

Spaziante, L. (2007). Sociosemiotica del pop. Identità, testi e pratiche musicali, Roma, Carocci.

 

Teaching methods

The module includes lectures, encouraging presence and participation of students, as audiovisual materials will be shown during the lessons and collective analyzes will also be carried out.

Assessment methods

The assessment takes place through a paper (individual, or collective with groups of max 4), focused on a theme and / or on a case study related to the areas addressed during the course, to be discussed in an oral interview.

It will be possible, in agreement with the teacher, proposing essays on thematic areas different from those addressed during the lessons.

Criteria for writing and evaluating the paper are given here.

This module does not provide different assessments for attending and non-attending students.

 

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

The ability to argue in a critical, in-depth and original way - quoting names and definitions - combined with the possession of an expressive mastery, which demonstrates the learning of a specific language, as well as the mastery of analytical tools, will be assessed overall with marks of excellent range (28 / 30L).

The mechanical and / or mnemonic knowledge of the subject, combined with poorly articulated synthesis and analysis skills and / or an incorrect use of specific language, will lead to evaluations of a good range (24/27).

Obvious training gaps and / or inappropriate language - while showing a set of minimal knowledge of the exam material - will lead to grades that, depending on the case, will exceed the sufficiency, or a little more (18/23).

Training gaps, inappropriate language, lack of orientation within the bibliographic materials offered during the course, inability to argue, will be evaluated below sufficiency.

Teaching tools

During the lectures, multimedia and digital equipment (PCs, audiovisuals, projectors, online teaching platforms) will be used according to the teaching needs.

Office hours

See the website of Lucio Spaziante