The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the Occitan Literature in the Middle Ages, substantiated with the analysis and interpretation of selected Provençal literary texts.
Course Prerequisites
The course requires a basic knowledge of Romance philology and linguistics (It is for students Who have passed 'Romance philology' - Triennial Degree). Otherwise, please contact the teacher.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and (possibly) seminars on special topics, with the students actively involved. The theoretical coverage of all topics will always supplemented by substantial practical applications.
Assessment Methods
The oral examination aims to verify the knowledge of topics, texts and bibliography presented and discussed during the lectures. Non-attending students are expected to get in touch with the teacher as soon as possible.
Texts
Reference texts: a. Editions - Guglielmo IX, Vers, a cura di M. Eusebi, Roma, Carocci, 2003; - Guglielmo IX d'Aquitania, Poesie, a cura di N. Pasero, Modena, Mucchi, 1973; - The Poetry of William VII, Count of Poitiers, IX Duke of Aquitaine, ed. and transl. by G.A. Bond, New York & London, Garland 1982; - Jaufre Rudel, L'amore di lontano, a cura di G. Chiarini, Roma, Carocci, 2003. b. History of Literature - L. Lazzerini, Letteratura medievale in lingua d'oc (II ed.), Modena 2010. c. Historical grammar - Au. Roncaglia, La lingua dei trovatori, Roma 1965. Everyone who, for justified and documented reasons, is unable to attend is invited to get in touch with the teacher during office hours.
Contents
William IX, Duke of Aquitaine, and Jaufre Rudel, prince of Blaia: their life, their songs and the origins of the romance lyrc. Non-attending students are expected to get in touch with the teacher as soon as possible.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Students are invited to attend the lectures. Everyone who, for justified and documented reasons, is unable to attend is invited to get in touch with the teacher during office hours.
