Advanced Studies in Early Italian Literature
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- ITAL205
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Italian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have the following learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge
Students who have completed the course,
- are well acquainted with the selected works in the reading list.
- possess knowledge of the cultural and historical context of the works.
- have knowledge of key literary theoretical concepts.
Skills
Students who have completed the course,
- can use the acquired concepts in independent analyses of course texts.
- can discuss the themes of the texts and place them in a cultural and historical perspective.
- are able to discuss, in writing and orally, issues related to the reading list.
- can convey knowledge within their field of study in both oral and written Italian.
General Competence
Students who have completed the course,
- can effectively communicate central subject matter both in writing and orally.
- can further develop their knowledge for future studies and professional life.
- can communicate in Italian at a relatively high level.
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching in the course consists of lectures and seminars.
The scope of the teaching in the course will normally consist of one lecture (double session) and one seminar (double session) each week for a total of 10 weeks. The teaching coincides with the teaching for ITAL255.
If fewer than five students register for both courses, the teaching offer may be adjusted according to the number of students. In such case, students will be informed about the alternative teaching arrangement at the beginning of the semester.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
In this course, students are required to complete two teaching activities:
- A written text commentary of approximately 500-600 words
- An oral presentation related to the course syllabus. Students develop the presentation in consultation with the instructor.
The activities are assessed as pass/fail. Students who have passed both of the two compulsory activities may undergo the final assessment in the course.
Approval of the compulsory work requirements is valid for the semester in which they are completed and the following semester.