Corsi di Studio del Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature straniere e Culture moderne

The course of Romance Philology (two-year degree), in addition to deepening the notions of historical linguistics, aims to teach some advanced knowledge of philology; specifically, the following objectives can be identified:

1. Romance linguistics (morphology, syntax and lexicon): to know the main morphological and syntactic changes that have taken place from Latin to Romance languages, with an in-depth study on its vocabulary
2. Textual criticism: to learn the fundamental principles of text criticism and to apply them to some examples of Romance literature
3. Language and tradition of Dante Alighieri's Comedy: distinctive linguistic features and the main textual problems of the Comedy; methodological skills for the philological analysis of the text

At the end of the course, the student will acquire:

• Knowledge and understanding: advanced theoretical knowledge of a linguistic and textual-critical nature relating to the Romance area
• Applying knowledge and understanding: ability to apply the main methodological elements of the philological analysis of texts in view of their edition
• Making judgements: ability to approach the study of the works with a critical spirit and attention to the textual data
• Communication skills: ability to illustrate the topics of study with clarity and specialized vocabulary (linguistic and text-critical)
• Learning skills: ability to carry out a diversified study on linguistic and critical-textual aspects

Classroom lessons with recording or other tools uploaded on the Moodle platform.
More precise information may be provided near the start of the lessons.

The oral exam is usually carried out in person, guaranteeing the possibility of being examined online only to those who fall within the cases provided for by the legislation.

The exam is on all three parts of the course (without the possibility of splitting into multiple exam sessions) and is structured as follows:

1. Romance linguistic (morphology, syntax and lexicon): a question devoted to morphological changes and a question devoted to syntactic changes to the romance language lexicon
2. Textual criticism: verification of knowledge of general concepts (original, copy, errors, variants, ...), of the phases of critical editions, of methodologies of authorship philology, with application to some example cases
3. Language and tradition of Dante Alighieri's Comedy: a question on the linguistic features of the Comedy; analysis of the main textual problems of the Comedy

In order to pass the exam, at least sufficient preparation on the three parts of the course is required; failure to prepare one part of the course implies a postponement to the next exam session.

For excellent marks, in addition to the knowledge of the notions required, the ability to present, terminology, and critical attitudes are evaluated.

For students with physical disabilities, dyslexia, and other specific learning difficulties, please visit the University's support page (https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-con-disabilita) and admission information (https://www.unito.it/accoglienza-studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsaopen_in_newopen_in_new).

The procedures for requesting support during exams can be found here: https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-e-studentesse-con-disabilita/supporto-studenti-e-studentesse-con.

Students with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties are required to inform the lecturer at the beginning of the course so that, if necessary, an individual study programme tailored to their needs can be arranged, in addition to appropriate compensation and dispensation measures for examinations.

1. Romance linguistic (morphology, syntax and lexicon)

Linguistica romanza, capitoli 5, 6, 7
Autore: Charmaine Lee
Edizione: 2000
Casa editrice: Carocci
ISBN: 8843014811

or

Manuale di linguistica e filologia romanza, capitoli 6, 7, 8 [also ebook]
Autori: Lorenzo Renzi, Alvise Andreose
Edizione: 2009
Casa editrice: il Mulino
ISBN: 9788815133441

2. Textual criticism

a)

Lessons materials

or

Avviamento alla filologia testuale. Medioevo italiano e romanzo, «Premessa», «Libro primo», «Libro secondo» [disponibile in ebook sul sito dell’editore]
Autore: Alfonso D'Agostino
Edizione: 2021 (in corso di stampa)
Casa editrice: Ledizioni

or

Introduzione agli studi di filologia italiana, chapters I. «Manoscritti e stampe», III. «La trasmissione dei testi», IV. «L'edizione», V. «Filologia d'autore»
Autore: Alfredo Stussi Edizione: 2004 o 2007
Casa editrice: il Mulino
ISBN: 8815047220
Ebook: PandoraCampus

b)

Fondamenti di critica testuale, three studies chosen by the student
Autore: Alfredo Stussi (by)
Edizione: 2016 o 2010
Casa editrice: il Mulino
ISBN: 8815107193

or

Prima lezione di filologia [also ebook]
Autore: Alberto Varvaro
Edizione: 2012
Casa editrice: Laterza
ISBN: 9788842098423

3. Language and tradition of Dante Alighieri's Comedy

Lessons meterials

or the following two texts

La lingua di Dante, capitoli I-IV (pp. 11-36), IX-XV (pp. 85-154); antologia di testi 4 (pp. 187-198)
Autore: Paola Manni
Casa editrice: il Mulino
ISBN: 9788815245373
Ebook: PandoraCampus

Filologia e critica dantesca, capitoli I. «Vita di Dante», XIII. «Commedia»; antologia di testi X-XV
Autore: Saverio Bellomo
Casa editrice: La Scuola
ISBN: 9788835023197

All editions of the texts are valid.

Course reserved for students of at least one Romance language (French, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish).

Students who have not attended the examination of Roman Philology (three-year degree) must add the following supplementary part:

• Romance linguistic: Charmaine Lee, Linguistica romanza, chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, Roma, Carocci, 2000 [Biblioteca di Scienze Letterarie e Filologiche (Via Bava), FR.2 9] or Lorenzo Renzi, Alvise Andreose, Manuale di linguistica e filologia romanza, Bologna, il Mulino, 2009, Introduzione and chapters 1, 2, 3 [Biblioteca di Scienze Letterarie e Filologiche (Via Bava), FR.2 183] [also ebook]
• Medieval Romance literature: Furio Brugnolo, Roberta Capelli, Profilo delle letterature romanze medievali, chapter 1 e a chapter chosen by the student from 2, 3 and 4 [Biblioteca di Scienze Letterarie e Filologiche (Via Bava), FR.2 190] or Marco Santagata, La letteratura nei secoli della Tradizione, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2014, chapters 1-12 [also ebook]