IJ1B020 Seminar of Italian literature I

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Irene Cecchini, PhD (lecturer)
doc. Paolo Divizia, Dottore di Ricerca (alternate examiner)
doc. Egle Mocciaro, Dottore di Ricerca (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Irene Cecchini, PhD
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Irene Cecchini, PhD
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 16:00–17:40 L42, except Mon 20. 4. to Fri 24. 4.
Prerequisites
IJ1A003 Practical Italian III
None
Course Enrolment Limitations
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Course objectives
The course explores the intersection of literature and space, with a particular focus on the performativity of walking as a narrative practice. Through the reading of literary texts, students will investigate how movement through space shapes narrative, knowledge, and critical reflection. The course also includes a practical workshop titled "WALKLINK", centered on the reflection of walking as a practice of knowledge, during which students will develop personal projects creating literary geographies. This combination of theory and practice encourages active engagement with the texts and the landscapes they traverse.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to read and analyze literary texts that place walking and the experience of space at the center, understanding how physical and symbolic movement shapes narrative. They will be able to explore the concept of performativity in literary journeys and reflect critically on the relationship between body, movement, and narrative space.
Syllabus
Gianni Celati, Verso la Foce 1989; Natalia Ginzburg, Le piccole Virtù, 1962;  Vitaliano Trevisan, I quindicimila passi, 2002; Giorgio Falco, Condominio oltremare 2014;  Igiaba Shego, La mia casa è dove sono  2010.
Literature
  • Instructor will provide students with handouts related to the readings on the topics covered by the course.
Teaching methods
The course will be conducted in Italian. Literary texts will be read in Italian. Students will receive weekly reading assignments and will be expected to actively participate in the class discussions. Students are strongly suggested to attend the departmental seminars on Italian literature organized for the Spring semester 2022.
Assessment methods
Final presetation of their own WALKLINK project and active participation in class discussions.

Attendance of at least 80% is mandatory. Students will complete 10% of the readings at home, which will then be discussed in class. Attendance is also required for all three sessions dedicated to WALKLINK.

Language of instruction
Italian
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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