Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
Italian language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
In-depth study of a major classical author, a work, a period, a genre or a particular theme in Italian literature from its origins to the 16th century.
In 2026-2027, the course will focus on women and literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- justify the relevance of the theme studied and discuss it critically, without anachronism;
- situate the authors and texts studied in both time and space (cultural, historical, and geopolitical context);
- understand, discuss, and use the literary history concepts covered in the course (e.g., canon);
- identify, analyze, paraphrase, and comment on the selected excerpts using appropriate terminology;
- compare the authors and their works with both the literary tradition and their contemporaries;
- give an account of the main works of the authors studied and the themes explored in their writings;
- Answer questions about the assigned readings and performances attended, and make connections between them;
- present this knowledge in correct Italian.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
In-depth knowledge of the Italian language and the history of Italian literature.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course will combine lectures, interactive sessions and presentations given by students in Italian. Students are expected to read and prepare in advance the material to be covered in the course.
Optional complementary activities aimed at developing students' oral skills may be organised (conferences, cultural outings, films, conversation tables). Organisational details will be communicated to students in due course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Required reading:
A compulsory reading will be specified at the start of the course (an essay, an anthology or a critical study).
Other course materials and the complete bibliography will be posted on eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Further information:
Oral exam. The questions will cover the course content, the texts analysed, the compulsory reading and any course-related activities (lectures, etc.).
The quality of oral expression (pronunciation, range of vocabulary, sentence structure) may result in the mark being adjusted by two points out of twenty, either upwards or downwards.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
not available
Contacts
Hélène MIESSE, chargée de cours
Bureau Place Cockerill, 3-5 - 4000 Liège, au 4e étage (A2/4/6)
E-mail: helene.miesse@uliege.be
Secrétariat
Ariane NÜSGENS
Tél. 04 366 56 50