Special Course on Italian Literature, Film and TV Series
Course code
GRR7217.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Erikursus itaalia kirjandusest, filmist ja seriaalidest
Course title in English
Special Course on Italian Literature, Film and TV Series
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To understand intertextuality and transmedia narratives; comprehend how words are translated into audiovisual images and books into films; get acquainted with the general history of Italian literature adaptations to the screen; understand how a film revitalizes a literary work by reinterpreting it in a changed time-space and societal context.
Brief description of the course
The course is conducted in seminar format and actively engages the learners. Throughout the course, students will become familiar with theories of adaptation to the screen and explore successful adaptations of Italian literature; they will engage in an in-depth analysis of one adaptation, covering both narratological and audiovisual aspects, as well as the transformation of the text's meaning depending on historical context and medium. The course also addresses the potential use of transmedia narratives in language learning to develop all four language skills – listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands what literature and film have in common and how they differ;
- has an overview of the connections between Italian cinema and Italian literature;
- is familiar with adaptation theories and is able to analyze transmedia narratives;
- is able to apply transmedia narratives in language learning;
- has improved their proficiency in the Italian language, both in speaking and writing;
- has developed teamwork skills through pair and group work.
- understands what literature and film have in common and how they differ;
- has an overview of the connections between Italian cinema and Italian literature;
- is familiar with adaptation theories and is able to analyze transmedia narratives;
- is able to apply transmedia narratives in language learning;
- has improved their proficiency in the Italian language, both in speaking and writing;
- has developed teamwork skills through pair and group work.
Teacher
Kristiina Rebane
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