Learning objectives
The course aims to give a basic knowledge, from a linguistic and historical point of view, of Dante's texts
1) Knowledge and understanding: by the end of the course the students will be able to understand Dante's texts.
2) Applying Knowledge and understanding and judgments making: by the end of the Course students will be able to comment upon Dante's texts and to make linksamong them r
3) communication skills: by the end of the COurse students will be able to express and share informations, problems and solutions in a clear manner;
4) Learning skills: by the end of the Course students will be able to get information in Dante's bibliography
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
Readings of the Paradiso
Full programme
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Bibliography
- Elisa Brilli, Giuliano Milani, Vite nuove. Biografia e autobiografia di Dante, Roma, Carocci, 2021
- Giuseppe Ledda, Leggere la «Commedia», Bologna, il Mulino, 2016.
- Commedia (any edition): reading and commentary of the whole Paradiso.
Teaching methods
Taught lessons: reading, translation and commentary of texts.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of an oral examination; questions are of 3 kinds:
- test of reading, paraphrase and linguistic analysis of texts chosen from the course;
- Knowledge of the Books in in Text of Reference section (Brilli-Milani, Ledda);
- COmmedia: paraphrase and analysis of the cantos mentioned in Text of Reference section
The 3 sets of questions will equally concur to the final note (in 30 scale); it is necessary to have a satisfactory note (18/30) in each set.
The student is immediately told of his note.
A pass (18-23/30) is
determined by the student’s possession of the basicl
contents of the course; middle-range scores (24-27/30) corresponds to good level of knowledge and to the ability in making simple links and apply it to problem solving;
higher scores (from 28/30 to 30/30 cum laude) correspond to developed abilities and competence in making complex links.
NB: all students, above all non attending ones, are recommended to attend to some exams to check and improve their study.
Other information
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