Module manager: Dr Laura Lucia Rossi
Email: l.l.rossi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is approved as a discovery module
The period between 1300 and 1600 in Italy saw cultural changes which led to some of the best-known works of art and literature in Western Europe. As well as exploring the context of late medieval and Renaissance Italy, this module also introduces works by the 'three crowns' of Italian literature - Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio - and by the celebrated artist Sandro Botticelli.
This module aims to:
• introduce students to the art, literature and society of Medieval and Renaissance Italy;
• provide a background in the cultural developments of Italy from 1300 to 1600;
• develop introductory skills in cultural analysis;
• Present students with different object of analysis and their respective methodology (e.g., literary prose, poetry and visual arts);
• encourage students to engage actively with scholarship in the field of Italian Studies and to develop an understanding of the key principles of academic research;
• develop students’ ability to create an argument and to present it professionally in oral and written form;
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. ability to analyse paintings and literary texts discussing major formal and thematic features;
2. awareness of the major developments of medieval and Renaissance Italian culture
3. knowledge of the historical background of late medieval and Renaissance Italy
Skills Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Communication. Students will develop their ability to produce well-informed, organized and accurate essays.
5. Analytical skills. Contextualize extracts of texts (literature, poetry, and visual arts) and provide an in-depth analysis of both the content and the expressive form.
6. Creativity. Analyse diverse forms of discourse and make connections across different perspectives in order to explore ideas and identify problems.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 90 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
A pre-recorded tutorial on how to prepare the assessment for this module will be available for students and a dedicated session in which further clarification and guidance will be provided by the tutor. Individual feedback on essay plans and practical support in developing ideas will also be available from the tutor.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 word essay | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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