ITA2270

Modern Italian Literature and Society II (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: A Pagliaro

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

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%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 hour seminar and 1 hour lecture) per week

Prerequisites: ITA1070/1080 or ITA2010/2020 or equivalent knowledge of the language