Key facts
UNE unit code: ITAL504
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Unit information
This unit introduces you to the works of major Italian novelists of the 20th century. It traces the novel from the post-war period to the contemporary period.
Through close textual analysis of the prescribed works, you will extend your competency in reading Italian to an advanced level. The authors studied are: Pavese, Banti and Calvino.
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
If you have completed LANG304 topic: Modern Italian Novel, you can not enrol in ITAL504.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and critically evaluate debates within the field of Italian literature studies;
- critically analyse, evaluate and apply advanced cognitive skills to advanced literary texts;
- through critical analysis, demonstrate advanced knowledge of 20th Century Italian literature;
- analyse, evaluate and apply advanced cognitive skills to advanced texts in the context of the socio-political situation in modern Italy; and
- apply advanced language (Italian language specialists only) and research skills to the reading and evaluating of modern Italian texts.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Students specialising in Italian are expected to use Italian scholarly sources in their essays. No. Words: 4000 |
| Online Participation | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Students specialising in Italian must attend weekly workshops in Italian No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Students specialising in Italian are expected to write their take home exam in Italian. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Il Barone Rampante
ISBN: 9788804668190
Calvino, I., Mondadori 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
La Luna e I Falò
ISBN: 9788806245887
Pavese, C., Einaudi 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
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