Title: Continuities and transformations in the Slavic literatures. The course focuses on continuities and transformations of modern and contemporary Slavic literatures. The course aims to introduce methodologies and critical tools for the knowledge of contemporary Slavic literatures.
D. Čiževskij, Comparative history of Slavic literatures, Nashville 1971;
M. Garzaniti, Gli slavi. Storia, culture e lingue dalle origini ai nostri giorni, Roma 2013.
Learning Objectives
The course (48 hours) will focus on the study of comparative Slavic literatures. Aims of the course:
a. to introduce students to more recent periods and literary genres;
b. to familiarize students with the critical instruments required for the analysis of literary texts;
c. to enable students to develop a critical consciousness and an awareness of critical theory and culture theory through analyses of some the most representative texts of modern and contemporary Slavic literatures.
1. Knowledge and understanding: Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding in historical and cultural contexts of the literary texts analyzed during the lessons.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will learn how to apply processes, models, questions, and theories that result in enhanced clarity in the comprehension of literary texts included in the program.
3. Making judgements: Students will develop the ability to discuss the literary questions considered during the course, proposing critical perspectives and well-grounded judgements on the texts included in the program.
4. Communication skills: Students will develop the ability to can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions, with particular reference to themes and questions considered during the lessons.
5. Learning skills: Students will acquire the methodological tools needed to read, analyze and understand Slavic literary texts in comparative key.
Prerequisites
The basic knowledge of a Slavic language (Czech, Croatian and Serbian, Polish according to preference) will be acquired through the courses of lectors during the course of Comparative Slavic Languages.
Teaching Methods
Lectures with presentation of texts and seminars which will require active participation by students.
Further information
The course takes place in the I semester. Further information will be given at the beginning of the course. For information about prof. Garzaniti see http://www.unifi.it/p-doc2-2013-200007-G-3f2a3d2e382b2d.html
Contact email address:
marcello.garzaniti@unifi.it
Type of Assessment
Oral exam. The exam will test students’ knowledge of:
1. Cultural transformations and literatures between the Baroque period and Enlightenment.
2. The European horizon and the role of Slavic literatures in contemporary times.
3. Trends and authors of contemporary Slavic literatures.
Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate adequate knowledge in all of the above points (1,2,3).
The exam aims to assess:
- The knowledge of key concepts of the course subjects.
- The ability to describe and place literary phenomena within their contexts of production and reception;
- The ability to use formal and critical terminology;
- Activities on e-learning Platform moodle.
Students will demonstrate that they can discuss the subjects treated during the course, make appropriate connections between different subjects, and express themselves clearly.
Grades are given on the basis of 30 points. Points are awarded if students are able to
1) basic knowledge of studied subjects,
2) understand, summarize and propose critical readings of those subjects,
3) elaborate personal judgements that are solidly grounded on scientific literature,
4) use appropriate terms.
Nos. 1 and 4 are essential in order to obtain the minimum passing grade (18/30); higher evaluations depend on to what extent’ students have developed their skills in all four points listed above.
Course program
The course focuses on continuities and transformations of modern and contemporary Slavic literatures. The course will present the following topics:
1. Cultural transformations and literatures between the Baroque period and Enlightenment.
2. The European horizon and the role of Slavic literatures in contemporary times.
3. Trends and authors of contemporary Slavic literatures.