Title of the Course: Tragedy between the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries.
The Course will consist of the analysis of selected texts from the core canon of the Italian Literature. Such texts will be of high eminence, both from the artistic and historic point of view, in relation with the establishment of the Italian national identity.
Texts: Saul and Mirra by Vittorio Alfieri (complete editions); recommended editions: Saul, Filippo, a cura di V. Branca, Milano, Rizzoli, 1980 and reprints; Agamennone, Mirra, a cura di V. Branca, Milano, Rizzoli, 1981 and reprints;
Il Conte di Carmagnola and Adelchi by Alessandro Manzoni (complete editions); recommended edition: Le tragedie, a cura di G. Tellini, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1996.
Criticism: A. Di Benedetto e V. Perdichizzi, Alfieri, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2014; G. Tellini, Manzoni, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2007.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge
The course aims to deepen the study of Italian theatrical literature between the Eighteenth and first Nineteenth centuries, with text reading and commentary. More specifically, it aims to illustrate specific methods of analysis of literary texts, applied to the reading of the tragedies of Alfieri and Manzoni.
Competence
The course involves a first look at scientific editions from Italian literary tradition as well as bibliographical sources; it will also prepare students to use text commentary tools properly; students will have a first experience with bibliographical research in the library; their public speaking skills will be put to the test.
Behaviour
The course strives to motivate students to take advantage of the university structure, student orientation and career management tools, as well as to encourage students to benefit from a correct approach to the student-teacher relationship and promote responsible and respectful use of study resources provided by the study programme.
Prerequisites
An excellent knowledge of the Italian language is necessary, as are mastery of grammatical and syntactical structures of written Italian, good ability to read literary and critical texts, as well as reasonable competence in using dictionaries and commentaries.
Teaching Methods
Lectures. Students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and maintain a direct relationship with the professor.
Further information
Students are expected to keep dutifully to attendance rules: with the exception of part-time students, the course is considered valid (and students are admitted to the examination) only if their attendance is ascertained by roll call for at least two thirds of the lessons. Every student must enroll at the beginning of the course.
Type of Assessment
Students will be tested in an end-of-course oral examination
Course program
The course focuses on the reading and critical commentary of texts from the Italian theatrical literature between the Eighteenth and first Nineteenth centuries. More specifically, it aims to illustrate specific methods of analysis applied to the reading of the tragedies of Alfieri (Saul and MIrra) and Manzoni (Il Conte di Carmagnola and Adelchi).