- Docente: Annarita Zazzaroni
- Credits: 6
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Italian Studies and European Literary Cultures (cod. 6051)
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from Nov 13, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the seminar, the students obtain refined knowledge of Italian grammar. They can understand and autonomously interpret complex texts, such as literary texts and the specialized bibliographies in their own degree courses. They can also produce writing that conveys complex contents.
Course contents
The class will be structured around the following activities:
- analysis of Italian language through the study of literary texts and essays
- introduction to the reading of main bibliography of the courses in the first year of IS
- produce their own texts and cultural and professional projects
- commentaries and analysis of academic texts; book, film, and art exhibition reviews and descriptions
- focus on oral exposure aimed the presentation of cultural projects, events, shows and exhibits
The lessons are totally in Italian language
Readings/Bibliography
Jhumpa Lahiri, Racconti italiani scelti e introdotti da Jhumpa Lahiri, Milano, Guanda editore, 2019.
Other materials will be supplied to lesson.
To whom needs italian grammar book and exercises: Danila Piotti, Giulia de Savorgnani, Elena Carrara, UniversItalia 2.0 - A1/A2, Firenze, Alma Edizioni, 2018.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures; active participation is required also to workshops, discussions, and group presentations.
Reading and analysis of literary works, newspaper articles, book, film, and art exhibition reviews and descriptions.
If it's possible, an educational visit in Bologna will be organized, to know directly some example of italian culture.
Assessment methods
Every week, students will be asked to actively discuss the readings that will be regularly posted on the moodle platform and/or assigned during classes. It's necessary to work every week.
FINAL EXAM - ORAL:
EXAM ABOUT THE PROGRAMM OF THE COURS, INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF TEXTS DISCUSSED DURING CLASS
Teaching tools
Traditional lessons; Audio and video are used also. Educational visits.
Office hours
See the website of Annarita Zazzaroni