Unit MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC ITALIAN LITERATURE

Course
Italian, classical studies and european history
Study-unit Code
GP005237
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Fabrizio Scrivano
Teachers
  • Fabrizio Scrivano
Hours
  • 36 ore - Fabrizio Scrivano
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2023/24
Learning activities
Caratterizzante
Area
Lingua e letteratura italiana
Academic discipline
L-FIL-LET/10
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Imaginary, real and symbolic animals in the Middle Ages.
Reference texts
Italian literature of the XIII and XIV centuries.
Bestiaries and encyclopedias. Philosophical and theological texts.
Main references: Divin Comedy, Decameron.
Educational objectives
Learn about medieval literature and culture.
Text interpretation.
Use of sources.
Use of criticism.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons.
Critical essay (optional).
Workshop.
Other information
Readings on the history of zoology are recommended
Learning verification modality
Oral examination.
Written paper (to be agreed).
Students with disabilities and/or with DSA are invited to visit the page dedicated to the tools and measures envisaged and to agree in advance what is necessary with the teacher (https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e -dsa)
Extended program
Medieval culture expressed the relationship with animal nature in different ways. During the course, different forms of narration and explanation of the animal world will be explored. Research of transcultural and transmedia aspects.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
4, 10, 14, 15
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