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UNE unit code: ITAL414
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Unit information
The literature of a place gives an insight into the historical and cultural context in which its people lived. In this unit you will explore the social and political background of Sicily from the late 19th to the late 20th century.
The unit will trace the decline of the Sicilian aristocracy after the Unification of Italy in 1870 until the early 20th century as it is depicted in the works of three principal Sicilian novelists: Federico de Roberto, Vincenzo Consolo and Tomasi di Lampedusa. You will also examine the way each novelist makes use of the Risorgimento to question its role in the formation of a Modern Italian State.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically analyse, evaluate and apply developed cognitive skills to advanced literary texts;
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of the ways by which the selected texts engage with their cultural, geographic and historical contexts;
- coherently communicate a specialised analysis of a range of Italian texts; and
- apply specialised language skills to the reading of the selected texts.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass the Take Home Exam in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
I Viceré
ISBN: 9788807902802
De Roberto, F., Feltrinelli 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
Il Gattopardo (Italian Edition)
ISBN: 9788807883828
Tomasi di Lampedusa, G., Feltrinelli Traveller 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Il sorriso dell'ignoto marinaio
ISBN: 9788804528548
Consolo, V., Mondadori 2004
Text refers to: All offerings
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