OVERVIEW

The teaching is part of the Master Degree Course in Primary Education Sciences (24 hours, 4 ECTS). Through the reading of some main works of Italian literature we will study themes, styles and communication strategies of the literary texts focused on the educational skills of the Italian literature.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective of the course is a focused analysis of those aspects and topics in the Italian literary production that best suit the specificities of Primary Education. Literature will be analyzed and presented as a privileged reflection of society, as a projection of the human condition, with special reference to the world of childhood, of maternity, of the feminine, in the complex interweaving of historic reality, sealed by the added value of artistic transfiguration

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Further objectives are: to educate students to the reading, the analysis and the interpretation of the Italian literary texts and to their historical and cultural heritage; to provide an adequate knowledge through which the students can design learning paths for primary school.

Knowledge and understanding: Through lectures, guided analysis, and class discussions students will learn the most important methods in textual analysis of a literary text and to achieve the ability to understand critical texts related to the literary work considered.

Applying knowledge and understanding: Through independent perusal of literary texts and translations, the student is able to apply the analytical skills previously achieved, so to identify both structural aspects of the analyzed text, and the relationship of the text and the cultural and historical context in which it was produced.

Making autonomous judgments: Through an oral presentation student is able to understand, critically discuss and explain the specific literary characteristic of the text.

Communication skills: Final oral discussion improve the skill in presenting analysis results in an efficient and synthetic way; they also allow students to communicate the concepts learned, with an appropriate language, and to hold a discussion on the topics dealt with in class.

Learning skills: Activities described allow students to acquire the methodological tools necessary to continue their studies.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge, at high school level, of the history of Italian literature.

TEACHING METHODS

The lectures will be conducted in attendance. The course provides students with various educational tools (slides used in class, supplementary materials, or study support materials) in a dedicated section of the AulaWeb e-learning portal.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Pinocchio: From Origins to Rewritings

The course will be divided into two modules:

1. Pinocchio: Origins and Themes of a Children's Classic (Prof. Andrea Lazzarini)

Pinocchio, first published in the "Giornale per i bambini" between 1881 and 1883, has been described as a case of an ‘accidental masterpiece’. This part of the course will explore the main themes, origins, and structure of this children’s classic, relating it to the broader works, both for children and beyond, of Carlo Collodi.

 2. Rewritings of Pinocchio (Prof. Veronica Pesce)

Pinocchio is a remarkable literary case that seems to continue living its own life, enjoying an inexhaustible popularity: from numerous translations that reach almost the entire world to theatrical and cinematic adaptations, from theme parks to works of art (not to mention the world of illustrations), from advertising to the toy industry. This module will particularly examine some 20th-century rewritings (Manganelli, Malerba, and others), looking at the educational potential of a figure known to all children.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Required Texts for Attendees

Mandatory:

    Carlo Collodi, Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino (suggested edition, edited by Giancarlo Alfano, Milan, Rizzoli/BUR, 2022. Complete Reading)

Optional:

    Giorgio Manganelli, Pinocchio: un libro parallelo (suggested edition, Milan, Adelphi, 2016)
    Luigi Malerba, Pinocchio con gli stivali (suggested edition, Milan, Mondadori, 2023)

Additional readings will be indicated during the lectures. Attending students are required to study the texts covered in lectures and other materials that will be made available on AulaWeb during the course.

Non-attending students are requested to contact the professors well in advance to arrange the exam program.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 20th, 2024

Class schedule

ITALIAN LITERATURE

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written Exam. The written exam will cover the material presented in lectures and the related bibliography.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written exam consists of questions on the topics covered in the lectures, presented as open and/or closed questions. It aims to evaluate the ability to contextualize the studied texts from a historical-cultural perspective, to illustrate their thematic and stylistic aspects, and to express the learned concepts appropriately.

FURTHER INFORMATION

All students, whether attending or not, are requested to register for the course on AulaWeb in order to receive communications and notices concerning the course.Erasmus students or non-native speakers of Italian must contact the lecturer to agree on the examination programme.
Students with a certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods which, while respecting the teaching objectives, take account of individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools. The same students are also invited to make use of the various services provided to accompany them on their university journey (for further information, please refer to https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa).