ITA2250

Modern Italian literature and society I

R Lampugnani

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A first-year subject in Italian, or equivalent knowledge of the language

Objectives Students will have the opportunity to acquire: (i) knowledge of the socio-historic background that inspired neo-realist production in the post-World War Two period; (ii) an understanding of the nature of narrative and contemporary critical theory.

Synopsis This subject aims at providing an introduction to contemporary Italian neo-realist literature through the study of a selection of representative novels and short stories. The texts will be read in the light of contemporary critical theory.

Assessment Two essays (1500 words): 50%
* Examination (2 hours): 35%
* Seminar participation: 15%

Prescribed texts

Buzzati D Il deserto dei Tartari Mondadori, 1989
Morante E Lo scialle andaluso latest edn, Einaudi
Rigoni Stern M Il sergente nella neve `Letture per la scuola media' latest edn, Einaudi
Vittorini E Conversazione in Sicilia Einaudi, 1996