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The Languages of Literature
I linguaggi della letteratura
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:38
Abstract
What value of truth have the statements that we find in novels? What difference is there between any writing and a literary work? Should literature communicate moral values? Can we learn from literary texts? These are some of the questions addressed in this course.
Objective
Starting from a close analysis of the principles and assumptions that are the basis of literary works - those thanks to which we are able to recognize them, appreciate them and perhaps even lose them forever - the course will offer analysis and discussion points on literature and related issues.
Content
What value of truth have the statements that we find in novels? What difference is there between any writing and a literary work? Should literature communicate moral values? Can we learn from literary texts? These are some of the questions addressed in this course. Starting from a close analysis of the principles and assumptions that are the basis of literary works - those thanks to which we are able to recognize them, appreciate them and perhaps even lose them forever - the course will offer analysis and discussion points on literature and related issues.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- ILIAS Lernplattform des Kurses
General Information
- Language
- Italian
- Levels
- DS
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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I linguaggi della letteratura
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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