The course examines primarily the German literature of modern and contemporary age. Attention will be given also to other literary periods. Particular reference will be given to the principal fields of Literaturwissenschaft, such as literary periods, genres, concepts and definitions. Textual analysis and translation of some representative works from German to Italian are important scores as well. German words and sentences will be frequently used. At course end students should be able to answer questions about all course items.
Course Prerequisites
Ability in summarizing and exposing themes or contents with reference to literature and critical issues.
Teaching Methods
Lectures based on powerpoint slides, written texts, videos and seminars.
Assessment Methods
The examination will be held in Italian or eventually in German at the student's request and will assess the students' knowledge of the course.
Texts
1. Works: Thomas Mann: Wälsungenblut. Franz Kafka: Die Verwandlung. Stefan Zweig: Buchmendel. Friedrich Torberg: Mein ist die Rache. Max Frisch: Andorra. Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Der Besuch der alten Dame; Das Versprechen. Heinrich Böll: Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum. 2. Learning material uploaded on Kiro. 3. Eugenio Spedicato: Dürrenmatt e il Singolo, libreriauniversitaria.it edizioni, 2020. Only for students who cannot read German: Eugenio Spedicato: La strana creatura del caos. Idee e figure del male nel pensiero della modernità. Roma: Donzelli, 1997. Only for non attending students: Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Der Richter und sein Henker; Der Verdacht; Die Panne (Erzählung). In addition to this: all non mandatory stuff.
Contents
The analysis of some representative works of the twentieth century will provide the necessary knowledge in order to better understand the literary discourses of all considered ages, currents and movements.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Active partecipation will be appreciated. Eventual recorded lessons will be uploaded on Kiro. These recordings don't substitute lessons in presence. Non-attending students must study all material indicated as non mandatory on Google Drive and Kiro. Some certified categories of students may contact the teacher for further information about eventual program reductions. Distance student assistance is also provided for them.
