ITAL2009 Literature, History, Cinema: A-Three-Voice Dialogue
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Italian |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course analyses the making of the Italian nation and how this process has been represented, mainly through the literature and the cinema, from the Risorgimento to the present day. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to read critically a variety of primary and secondary texts (historical, literary and visual), reflect upon, and discuss the process of Italian nationhood. Students will apply this knowledge and analytical competence to research, assess and question different representations of the Italian nation to provide their own critical and well-supported oral and written evaluations. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2 x 1500 word essays (60%), 1 oral presentation (30%), tutorial participation mark (10%). |
| Workload |
One hour of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week over 13 weeks plus 6 film sessions (films will also be available for individual group viewing) |
| Areas of Interest | European Languages |
| Requisite Statement |
Completion of ITAL2007 Italian Studies – Intermediate 1 or concurrent enrolment with ITAL3015 Italian Studies – Advanced 1 or permission of the lecturer. |
| Prescribed Texts |
An anthology of texts to be studied will be supplied in electronic brick form |
| Preliminary Reading |
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| Majors/Specialisations | Contemporary Europe and Italian |
| Academic Contact | Dr Piera Carroli |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
