Special Course on Italian Literature
Course code
GRR7218.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Erikursus itaalia kirjandusest
Course title in English
Special Course on Italian Literature
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Kristiina Rebane (language of instruction: Italian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Enhance students' knowledge of the possibilities of using complete texts or text excerpts in Italian literature for learning the Italian language. Study the use of literature in language learning from three perspectives: linguistic, methodological and motivational. Familiarize oneself with reading strategies and types of reading tasks. Understand the problems associated with the translation of literature.
Brief description of the course
The course takes place in seminar format and actively involves the learners. Discussions will revolve around the following topics: literature in foreign language classes and text comprehension skills; the nature, functions, and relationships of literature with other art forms (such as the migration of themes and motifs); the literary work as a carrier of linguistic creativity and cultural memory. Students will learn about reading strategies – selective reading, general reading, deep reading, creative reading – and how to create reading assignments. Literary translation as a method of language learning will also be addressed. Students will have the opportunity to translate literary excerpts themselves and discuss the results in the seminar. The main focus is on contemporary Italian literature.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- is familiar with various reading strategies and the use of literature in language learning;
- is able to independently create reading assignments;
- has a deeper understanding of contemporary Italian literature and its translation history;
- is able to engage in discussions about issues related to literary translation based on their own experience;
- has developed teamwork skills through pair and group work;
- has improved their proficiency in the Italian language and can express their opinions coherently and linguistically accurately, both orally and in writing;
- is familiar with various reading strategies and the use of literature in language learning;
- is able to independently create reading assignments;
- has a deeper understanding of contemporary Italian literature and its translation history;
- is able to engage in discussions about issues related to literary translation based on their own experience;
- has developed teamwork skills through pair and group work;
- has improved their proficiency in the Italian language and can express their opinions coherently and linguistically accurately, both orally and in writing;
Teacher
Ülar Ploom
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