116-152 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies A

Formerly available as 116-053. Students who have completed 116-053 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

VCE Italian or equivalent.

116-151 Italian Part 1:Language & Culture A.

This subject introduces students to the study of literary texts in Italian, principally, short stories and poetry. Students will be provided with strategies for reading substantial texts and with ways of generally increasing comprehension of written Italian. The subject will also provide a basic introduction to a number of methodologies for analysing literary texts. The central part of the subject will consist of detailed readings of the texts concerned in order to elucidate their major themes and their relationship with the historical and social context of modern Italy. By the end of the subject students should have improved their reading skills; developed critical methodologies for interpreting literary texts; and gained some understanding of the context of the texts studied.

Two essays of 1000 words each and tutorial participation.

A subject reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop.