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The Hypernovel from Boccaccio to Manganelli (Ordinary) (U03172)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-IT0034

This course looks at attempts, by authors from various periods in the Italian narrative tradition, to produce 'total' works where the implied content exceeds the material container. Topics will include framed narratives, combinatorial fictions, theories of unity and multiplicity of plot, allegoresis, and the metaphorics of the baroque and futurist movements.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Entrance to Italian Three (Ordinary). Ordinary students only.

? Co-requisites : This is course is normally taken with Italian 3 Language (U02164)

? Costs : As there are quite a few handouts, set texts being impracticable on a survey course, there will be a charge of £5 to cover the cost of materials.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Italian, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints