Publishing and Writing Industry

The course focuses on the relationship between writers and publishers in the twentieth century, with particular attention to the processes of revision and editing of a literary text. The theoretical component, which addresses issues of literary history, narratology, authorial philology, canon formation, and related topics, will alternate with the analysis of case studies concerning several twentieth-century classics (Pirandello, Di Giacomo, Gadda, Vittorini, Fenoglio, Ortese, Pasolini, etc.).

Knowledge of the main issues and trends in twentieth-century Italian literature.

I. Essays - Course materials: a selection of texts, articles, and critical essays provided by the teacher and uploaded to Classroom - Paola Italia, Editing Novecento, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2013 II. Readings - Elio Vittorini, Il garofano rosso; Alberto Moravia, Il conformista; Carlo Emilio Gadda, Eros e Priapo; Beppe Fenoglio, I ventitre giorni della città di Alba, Anna Maria Ortese, Silenzio a Milano, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ragazzi di vita. III. Additional Recommended Readings (not mandatory) - Alberto Cadioli, Letterati editori, Milano, Il Saggiatore, 2017 - Editori e filologi. Per una filologia editoriale, a cura di P. Italia, G. Pinotti, «Studi e Testi italiani», n. 33, Roma, Bulzoni, 2014 - Massimo Onofri, Il canone letterario, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2001.

Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Those unable to attend are asked to contact the teacher to define the methods of study of the program. N. B. Students are invited to register on Meet Classroom using their institutional e-mail and the following code: bjjdpkjf. Study materials used during the lessons will be shared on the platform.

In relation to the intended learning outcomes, assessment will be based on the following criteria: Adequate knowledge of the critical and theoretical issues addressed during the lectures; Adequate ability to interpret and analyse narrative and essayistic texts: Ability to develop critical and evaluative resources and to demonstrate maturity of judgement; Proficiency in the use of specialist terminology in the field of literary criticism. The examination will take the form of an oral interview, focused on the presentation and analysis of one or more case studies included in the course. Each case study must be analysed and contextualised within the author’s historical period and literary production, and discussed through adequate interpretation and critical-literary analysis, demonstrating maturity of judgement and using specialist academic language. To pass the examination, students must obtain a minimum grade of 18/30. The final grade will be determined according to the following weighting: - Adequate knowledge of the main critical-theoretical issues addressed during the course: 40% of the final grade; - Adequate knowledge of the specific case studies and adequate ability to interpret and analyse the relevant literary texts; ability to develop critical and evaluative resources and to demonstrate maturity of judgement; proficiency in the use of specialist terminology in literary criticism: 60% of the final grade. In order to achieve the highest grade of 30/30 with honours, students must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all topics covered during the course and the ability to integrate them in a logical and coherent manner.

The 6-credit course will take place in the first semester and will consist of 21 two-hour lessons, for a total of 42 hours. Teaching will employ a variety of instructional models designed to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Lectures, conducted with the aid of multimedia materials and guided explorations of resources and bibliographical tools, will alternate with seminars for commentary and discussion of selected passages. Each week, students will be assigned to read texts not analysed in class (short stories, essays, articles, novel chapters, etc.), on which they will be asked to prepare questions, comments, and short presentations to be discussed in class. This seminar portion will enhance the students' ability to understand and interpret narrative and nonfiction texts, acquire critical and evaluative skills, and develop communication skills in literary criticism.

The course focuses on the relationship between writers and publishers in the twentieth century, with particular attention to the processes of revision and editing of a literary text. The theoretical component, which addresses issues of literary history, narratology, authorial philology, canon formation, and related topics, will alternate with the analysis of case studies concerning several twentieth-century classics (Pirandello, Di Giacomo, Gadda, Vittorini, Fenoglio, Ortese, Pasolini, etc.).

Knowledge of the main issues and trends in twentieth-century Italian literature.

I. Essays - Course materials: a selection of texts, articles, and critical essays provided by the teacher and uploaded to Classroom - Paola Italia, Editing Novecento, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2013 II. Readings - Elio Vittorini, Il garofano rosso; Alberto Moravia, Il conformista; Carlo Emilio Gadda, Eros e Priapo; Beppe Fenoglio, I ventitre giorni della città di Alba, Anna Maria Ortese, Silenzio a Milano, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ragazzi di vita. III. Additional Recommended Readings (not mandatory) - Alberto Cadioli, Letterati editori, Milano, Il Saggiatore, 2017 - Editori e filologi. Per una filologia editoriale, a cura di P. Italia, G. Pinotti, «Studi e Testi italiani», n. 33, Roma, Bulzoni, 2014 - Massimo Onofri, Il canone letterario, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2001.

Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Those unable to attend are asked to contact the teacher to define the methods of study of the program. N. B. Students are invited to register on Meet Classroom using their institutional e-mail and the following code: bjjdpkjf. Study materials used during the lessons will be shared on the platform.

In relation to the intended learning outcomes, assessment will be based on the following criteria: Adequate knowledge of the critical and theoretical issues addressed during the lectures; Adequate ability to interpret and analyse narrative and essayistic texts: Ability to develop critical and evaluative resources and to demonstrate maturity of judgement; Proficiency in the use of specialist terminology in the field of literary criticism. The examination will take the form of an oral interview, focused on the presentation and analysis of one or more case studies included in the course. Each case study must be analysed and contextualised within the author’s historical period and literary production, and discussed through adequate interpretation and critical-literary analysis, demonstrating maturity of judgement and using specialist academic language. To pass the examination, students must obtain a minimum grade of 18/30. The final grade will be determined according to the following weighting: - Adequate knowledge of the main critical-theoretical issues addressed during the course: 40% of the final grade; - Adequate knowledge of the specific case studies and adequate ability to interpret and analyse the relevant literary texts; ability to develop critical and evaluative resources and to demonstrate maturity of judgement; proficiency in the use of specialist terminology in literary criticism: 60% of the final grade. In order to achieve the highest grade of 30/30 with honours, students must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all topics covered during the course and the ability to integrate them in a logical and coherent manner.

The 6-credit course will take place in the first semester and will consist of 21 two-hour lessons, for a total of 42 hours. Teaching will employ a variety of instructional models designed to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Lectures, conducted with the aid of multimedia materials and guided explorations of resources and bibliographical tools, will alternate with seminars for commentary and discussion of selected passages. Each week, students will be assigned to read texts not analysed in class (short stories, essays, articles, novel chapters, etc.), on which they will be asked to prepare questions, comments, and short presentations to be discussed in class. This seminar portion will enhance the students' ability to understand and interpret narrative and nonfiction texts, acquire critical and evaluative skills, and develop communication skills in literary criticism.