ITA2270

Modern Italian literature and society II

(ART)

A Pagliaro

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ITA1070/1080 or ITA2010/2020 or equivalent knowledge of the language

Synopsis: The unit analyses the socio-historical context of unified Italy through a reading of three major Sicilian novels fundamental to the devlopment of the modern novel form. Attention will be paid to the theory behind narrative techniques intended to represent objective reality.

Assessment: Written tasks: 70% + Examination ( 2 hours): 20% + seminar participation: 10%