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The tutorial material for the seminars will be given at the beginning of the course.
Learning Objectives
Introduction to the cultural and narrative styles of Turkish nationalism; Introduction to Pamuk's narrative. Analysis of language, of style and of content by reading selected texts of Pamuk's literary production. Comparing examples of traslated texts with their originals.
Prerequisites
A discrete knowledge of Turkish and of a modern European language is desirable.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and teacher led activities/seminars. Parallel to the course there will be drills in Turkish language skills and translation of selected literary works both in verse and in prose. Comparing examples of Italian translations of Pamuk's texts with their originals.
Further information
The course will take place in the second semester. It will be held in italian. Pamuk's novels will be read and analysed mainly in Italian, although their originals will be part of drills in language and translation. The drills are part of the language assistance programme which covers both the first and the second semestres.
Type of Assessment
Oral examination at the end of the second semester.
Course program
1. Introduction to cultural and narrative schemes of Turkish nationalism. 2. Pamuk's narrative. 3. Analysis of language, of style and of content.