Teaching code

4S002908

Teacher

Andrea Zinato

Coordinatore

Andrea Zinato

Credits

9

Language

Spanish

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/05 - SPANISH LITERATURE

Period

I semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Sep 26, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars

Learning objectives

The course aims at providing students of the Bachelor's degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce with an adequate knowledge of the Spanish culture of different periods, focusing on its literary, historical, geographical and anthropological aspects. At the end of the course, students will acquire a sound knowledge of the issues covered by the module (historical and cultural context, main writers/texts/movements/genres of the period examined). With regard to the applied and communication skills, students will be able to critically comment the primary texts listed in the syllabus, in relation both to their historical and cultural context and literary specificities, as well as to express the acquired knowlegde in a clear and consistent way.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of the Spanish language. Basic knowledge of geography, history and Spanish literature

Program

The Spanish theater of the Golden Ages: from corrales de comedias to theater festivals. Historical profile of 17th century Spain. The course will deal with the culture and literature of the Golden Centuries, deepening the theater and its relevance (including commercial). Topics foreseen: - historical context - theater: reading and analysis of the play by Lope de Vega, 'Peribáñez y el comendador de Ocaña'. Teaching methods: teaching will be held in Spanish through frontal teaching (unless otherwise indicated due to the pandemic emergency), case studies and e-learning. The teaching will be active on the university's e-learning platform, where some compulsory contents (lecture texts, handouts, etc.) and optional in-depth materials will be uploaded. The program is also valid for non-attending students who, however, are strongly advised to contact the teacher during office hours).

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Presential classes, the supplementary didactic material will be made available to students using the usual methods. Unless otherwise indicated by the national and university gouvernement the recording of the lessons is not foreseen.

Learning assessment procedures

An oral exam in Spanish will assess:
- a knowledge of primary and secondary texts
- the ability to articulate effectively the information and critical assessments concerning texts and topics discussed in class
At the beginning of the course we will consider the possibility of a written test (multiple choice). Only students who attend the course will be allowed to take the test, which will represent a part of the whole exam.

Evaluation criteria

The historical-geographical, historical-literary knowledge, the ability to analyze and interpret the literary text, the property of language and the exhibition skills will be evaluated.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Unique: 30/30, exam passed starting from 18/30

Exam language

spagnolo (italiano per la bibliografia in italiano a scelta dello studente