ITA 229Y / 230Y: Italian Literature Through the Ages

Description
A survey of the shorter forms of Italian literature from the Baroque period to present times. Emphasis will be given to poems and "novelle", but theoretical pieces and short plays of recognized literary significance will also be examined. [26L]

This course will be taught in Italian. The use of English is not totally excluded, however. The texts willk be read in Italian. Students are expected to do their written work, at home in Italian. Oral presentations are also to be done in Italian.

Required Textbooks

Download ITA 232S booklet. Ask your professor for login and password.
Other materials will also be made available through the Internet and/or as class handouts.

Marking Scheme

In class tests
NB: There will be no make-up test. Students may have the option of writing a cumulative test at the end of the term by presenting a university approved doctor’s note to the instructor. The cumulative test, with appropriate documentation, can substitute ONE missed test. 25%

Written Reflection 15%

Final Paper 25%

Oral Presentation (and handout) 20%

Participation (general attendance and participation; mini presentations, etc.) 15%

Links

Italian literature
Liber Liber
Duecento
Il sussidiario 1
Il sussidiario 2
Biblioteca Elettronica Freinet
Wikipedia
Homolaicus
Biblioteca della letteratura italiana