Comparative Literature
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims at introducing students to the comparative study of European and non-European literatures, as well as to the theoretical and methodological issues raised by this approach.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Students will achieve an in-depth knowledge of a selection of authors and works from several European and non-European literatures and they will gain a better understanding of the theoretical and methodological issues related to the study of literature.
Competence: By approaching a plurality of historical and cultural horizons in multiple languages, students will improve their hermeneutical competences and their ability to dialog with different cultures. At the end of the course, they will be able to autonomously apply the knowledge and the competences they will have gained to the study of literary works from different times and literatures.
Competence: By approaching a plurality of historical and cultural horizons in multiple languages, students will improve their hermeneutical competences and their ability to dialog with different cultures. At the end of the course, they will be able to autonomously apply the knowledge and the competences they will have gained to the study of literary works from different times and literatures.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course will address contemporary non-fiction. We will go back to its origins in American New Journalism and Non-Fiction Novel and then study its 21st century developments. By discussing works by Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, Emmanuel Carrère, Alice Munro, Annie Ernaux, and Walter Siti, we will survey themes, forms, and sub-genres of non-fiction writing. Also, we will consider the theoretical issues this kind of writing is bound to raise.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Students with SLD should also contact the teacher, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent office.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Students with SLD should also contact the teacher, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent office.
Teaching methods
Lectures by the teacher and discussion sessions.
Teaching Resources
Students who are to acquire 6 ECTS will study the following works:
a) Tom Wolfe, "Radical Chic";
b) Truman Capote, "In Cold Blood";
c) Emmanuel Carrère, "L'Adversaire";
d) Emmanuel Carrère, "Le Royaume" or "Limonov" (student's choice);
e) some of the essays comprised in Monika Fludernik and Marie-Laure Ryan (eds), "Narrative Factuality. A Handbook."
Students who are to acquire 9 ECTS will study the works above and the following:
f) Alice Munro, "The View from Castle Rock";
g) Annie Ernaux, "La Place" and "Une femme";
h) Walter Siti, "Troppi paradisi".
More information (as regards the editions to be used, critical essays, and supplementary reading material) will be given on the Ariel website.
a) Tom Wolfe, "Radical Chic";
b) Truman Capote, "In Cold Blood";
c) Emmanuel Carrère, "L'Adversaire";
d) Emmanuel Carrère, "Le Royaume" or "Limonov" (student's choice);
e) some of the essays comprised in Monika Fludernik and Marie-Laure Ryan (eds), "Narrative Factuality. A Handbook."
Students who are to acquire 9 ECTS will study the works above and the following:
f) Alice Munro, "The View from Castle Rock";
g) Annie Ernaux, "La Place" and "Une femme";
h) Walter Siti, "Troppi paradisi".
More information (as regards the editions to be used, critical essays, and supplementary reading material) will be given on the Ariel website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be an oral exam. Students will be asked to present the works comprised in the course syllabus and to critically discuss about them in relation to the topics that will have been discussed during the course. The accuracy of historical and literary references will also contribute to the final score. For foreign students, the exam will be in English or Italian (student's choice). More information will be given during the course and on the Ariel website.
Unita' didattica A
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-FIL-LET/14 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Fridays, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, by appointment.
Dipartimento di Studi letterari, filologici e linguistici, Modern studies section, second floor