Undergraduate Course: Italo Calvino: Four Decades of Renewal (ordinary) (ELCI09005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Italian |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course will focus on Italo Calvino's intellectual contribution from 1946 to 1985, with special reference to some of the many literary avenues that he pursued. Our choice includes an early post-war (short) novel, one fantasy novel, one ?traditional? novella, a collection of short stories mixing literature and science, a collection of poemes en prose, a hypernovel and finally a collection of short stories centred on looking at and describing the world. Calvino?s exciting contribution is a useful stepping stone to other areas of knowledge, from Italian society to French or American contemporary literature. In a mixture of lectures and seminars, our approach to his work will focus mainly on textual analysis and his use of narrative techniques, but also on literary genres, literary movements and their historic context. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
Students MUST also take:
Italian 3 Language (ELCI10023)
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
This course is open to Ordinary Students only.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
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Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Hons | 2:00 | 2 x 12 sides | c/w IT0021. Same paper | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 2 x 12 sides | c/w IT0021. Same paper |
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 |
Assessment Information
| one essay (30%), one examination (70%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Claudia Nocentini
Tel: (0131 6)50 3645
Email: C.Nocentini@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Jacqueline Barnhart
Tel: (0131 6)50 4026
Email: Jackie.Barnhart@ed.ac.uk |
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