To have a thorough knowledge of traditional and digital research tools in the field of Italian literature (bibliographies, histories of literature, series, dictionaries, critical editions and commentaries of the main works of Italian literature, biographies, etc.). To be able to critically discuss the bibliography relating to an author, a text, a literary epoch. To deepen the methodological foundations of the discipline in the field of literary history, commentary on texts and archival investigations. To know how to apply the methodologies of literary research to specific case studies. The course will include a seminar part.