Focused on the analysis of literary texts from antiquity to the contemporary age, it is divided into three curricula: Classical, Modern, and Music and Performance. Depending on the curriculum, interest is directed more towards Greek and Latin literatures; Italian literature per se and in relation to foreign literatures; and the relationship between literature, music, theater, cinema and new media.

"Doing" means reading texts on one's own, or in the seminar and laboratory mode, translating them, interpreting them, comparing them with the writings of scholars who have focused on them. It means formulating and testing hypotheses in constant dialogue with the lecturer.

Studying literary texts means dealing with complexity, honing critical skills, being able to communicate in written and oral form arduous content, recognizing different languages from different eras.

The study of literary texts, properly framed and interpreted, leads to the acquisition of critical skills and transversal skills (analysis, synthesis, expressive faculties) particularly in demand in the world of work, from the cultural industry to the world of education.

The course is based on a wide-ranging knowledge of what classical, medieval, modern and contemporary culture has produced, of which direct knowledge of the texts is essential, valuing the cultural and linguistic history of the country in which one lives.

A wide emphasis is placed on historical-geographical disciplines and linguistics, and the study of literary texts is framed within a historical framework that does not neglect the importance of philosophical culture, figurative arts and music and performing arts, cultural anthropology and foreign literatures.

The bachelor's degree graduate will be expected to demonstrate argumentative skills and general culture even beyond the specific areas, both for the purpose of further study in master's degrees and as an educational asset that allows for employment outlets in the cultural industry.

The headquarters of the School of Humanities and its related departments are located in the area around Via Balbi and Piazza della Nunziata. Some of these palazzi are historical palaces of the city of Genoa, known as 'Palazzi dei Rolli'.

For the distribution of the Departments see the acronyms:
DAFIST = Department of Antiquities, Philosophy and History
DIRAAS = Department of Italianistics, Romanistics, Antiquities, Arts and Entertainment
DLCM = Department of Modern Languages and Cultures

• via Balbi 2 (Palazzo Balbi Cattaneo): Chair, Aula Magna, classrooms number 1 to number 9, offices and offices of the DAFIST and DIRAAS teachers, Library
• via Balbi 4 (Palazzo Balbi Senarega): Humanities Student Desk, classrooms E, F, G, H, M, N, P, DAFIST teachers' offices and studios, DIRAAS, Library
• via Balbi 6 (Palazzo Balbi Raggio): classrooms I, Q, R, S, Library of the School of Humanities
• via Balbi 30: DAFIST teachers' studios
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• via delle Fontane 10: Teaching Centre, classrooms A to M and Aula Magna, LaLim Laboratory
• piazza Santa Sabina 2: DLCM offices and teachers' studios, Library

Humanities Student One-Stop Shop

Via Balbi 4 - ground floor
16126 Genova
+39 010 209 51690
website (for info and to book an appointment)

You can write to studenti.uma@unige.it to get information about:

• registrations and enrolments; transfers; course transitions
• recognitions from other careers
• admission to pathways leading to enrolment in master's degrees (Bridge careers)
• resumption of studies;
suspension and renunciation of studies
• request for certificates; request for duplicates
• enrolment in individual educational activities

You can write to sportello.lettere@unige.it to obtain information:

• general information on courses of study
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• about study plans
• on applying for a degree
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Other reference offices and useful contacts:

Orientation

Welcome Office

Disability and DSA

Tax and Benefits Office

Internships Office

International Mobility Desk

Student Representatives

Course Committees and Referees