116-154 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies B

Formerly available as 116-055. Students who have completed 116-055 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

116-151 Italian Part 1:Language & Culture A and 116-152 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies A.

116-153 Italian Part 1:Language & Culture B.

This subject continues the study of significant literary texts in Italian begun in 116-152 Italian Part 1:Textual Studies A. Students will be given guidance in reading novels in Italian and in 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 focus of the subject will consist of detailed readings of the novels 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.

• I Calvino, Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno. Einaudi.