FRENCH LITERATURE AND MEDIA | Corsi di Studio UniGe

CODE	117888
ACADEMIC YEAR	2025/2026
CREDITS	9 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER L'INSEGNAMENTO, L'EDITORIA E I MEDIA DIGITALI 11953 (LM-37 R) - GENOVA
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR	L-LIN/03
LANGUAGE	French
TEACHING LOCATION	GENOVA
SEMESTER	Annual

OVERVIEW

The course will provide an in-depth understanding of literary phenomena and the analysis of literary texts, both diachronically and in relation to major contemporary cultural themes.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student possesses in-depth knowledge of the history of modern and contemporary French and Francophone literature, with particular attention to the relationship between literary texts and the media, historical, artistic and linguistic context. They know and know how to use methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of literary texts.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student :
- will have mastered the tools useful for the study and analysis of literary texts;
- will be able to recognise and exploit the potential of the study of literary history;
- will be able to recognise the various linguistic and cultural specificities present in literary texts;
- will be able to analyse, interpret and teach theoretical and literary texts.

This lesson aims to contribute to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda:

Goal 4. Provide quality, equitable and inclusive education and learning opportunities for all
Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production. In particular:
- 12.5 “substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse” and
- 12.8 “ensure that people worldwide have the relevant information and awareness about sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature”
Goal 13. Combating climate change. In particular:
- 13.3 'Enhance education, awareness and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning'
Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of the French language level C1. Knowledge of the main currents and authors in the history of French literature, as well as the major stages in the history of literature from the 17th century to contemporary times.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and laboratories during which multimedia tools and aids will also be used. Group textual and intermediate analysis activities are planned.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Literature and the environment from the 17th century to the present day

FIRST PART - Literature and environment from the XVIIIth to the XXth century (I° semestre - 36 ore - Prof.ssa Gaboriaud

The course will address the question of the environment, particularly the natural environment, in its literary manifestations. The eighteenth century marked the entry of European culture into a new relationship with the natural elements, which crystallised a new articulation of the concepts of nature and culture. In the 19th century, the industrial revolution, followed by the era of mass consumption in the 20th century, created the conditions for a problematic or anxious relationship with the natural element, which was reflected and amplified in literature. The course will be based on purely literary texts, but also on bimedial works such as the phototext.

SECOND PART – Contemporary Ecopoetics (2nd semester – 18 hours – Prof. Rolla):

The course includes a theoretical introduction to ecocriticism and ecopoetics, with particular attention to the relationship between literature and the environment, and literature and the Anthropocene in the contemporary era. Attending students will be assigned individual tasks to be completed during the lessons in the second semester. The completion of these activities will be assessed and may contribute up to two additional points to the final exam grade with Prof. Gaboriaud. Participation guidelines and course content will be explained during class and made available on Aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

MARIE GABORIAUD

Ricevimento: Appointments can be made by mail. Office address : Dipartimento di lingue, piazza santa Sabina, 5° flour, room III.049.

CHIARA ROLLA

Ricevimento: By appointment in my office or on Microsoft Teams.

LESSONS

LESSONS START

29/09/2025

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination by interview in the French language.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The interview will focus on the candidates' readings, both during the course of the course and individually, and will aim to assess not only whether the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge and has acquired the ability to situate the texts in the historical and cultural period in which they were written, but also to assess the ability to reflect personally and to tie together the topics of the course.
Expository capacity and accuracy in the use of discipline-specific language will also be assessed.

The exam will take place with Prof. Gaboriaud.
Individual tasks completed during the lessons in the second semester with Prof. Rolla will be assessed and may contribute up to two additional points to the final exam grade.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Registration required on Aulaweb to get access on calendar, detailed program, and texts.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.