CdSINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IN HUMANITIES
CodiceMM597
CFU6
PeriodoSecondo semestre
LinguaItaliano
| Moduli | Settore/i | Tipo | Ore | Docente/i | |
| AESTHETICS | M-FIL/04 | LEZIONI | 36 |
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The module in Aesthetics aims at giving a wide outline of modern philosophical thought regarding contemporary aesthetical questions on the meaning of art and literature. The title of this module is “On translation”: during this course students will learn how and what a translation is or, better said, is supposed to be and its different interpretations.
This module takes into account some contemporary and representative texts, describing how the aesthetical approach includes a deep reflection on the narrative forms in which philosophy takes form.
Contemporary essays about translating not only as linguistical problem, but as philosophical question (such as John Sallis’s On translation and Umberto Eco’s Experiences in Translation) will be discussed with a special regard to the role of language and its use as privileged instrument for thinking and interpreting.
Students will become familiar with the question of translating from a hermeneutic-philosophical point of view. Thsìis module will support students not only in devoloping their critical sense and capacity of judging, but also their awareness of the use of language.
Written test and oral exam
Regular frequency and active partecipation
During the course students might be requested to enrich their seminar activities submitting short reports concerning the topics discussed. This is not compulsory.
No prerequisites needed
no co-requisites needed
no prerequisites for further study
The course will mainly consist of reading and discussing.
The lecture of two hours (c.t.) will be divided in two parts. After an introductory presentation with power point, a specific text will be read, analysed and commented. All the texts will be provided as pdf-texts so that everyone will be able to follow and take actively part in each discussion. The students are kindly asked to read the texts before each lecture.
- lecture, Wed. 26.2.2020
Introduction to philosophical Aesthetics as modern discipline
- lecture Thur. 27.2.2020
On translation: linguistic and philosophical translations
- lecture Wed. 04.3.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translated and Being Translated, 5-65
- lecture Thur. 5.2.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translated and Being Translated, 5-65
- lecture Wed. 11.3.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translated and Being Translated, 5-65
- lecture Thur. 12.3.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translated and Being Translated, 5-65
- lecture Wed, 18.03.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translation and Interpretation, pp. 67-132
- lecture Thur. 19.03.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translation and Interpretation, pp. 67-132
- lecture Wed. 25.03.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translation and Interpretation, pp. 67-132
- lecture Thur. 26.3.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
Umberto Eco: Translation and Interpretation, pp. 67-132
- lecture Wed. 1.4.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
John Sallis: The Dream of Nontranslation pp. 1-20
- lecture Thur. 2.4.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
John Sallis: The Dream of Nontranslation pp. 1-20
- lecture Wed. 8.4.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
John Sallis: Translation and the Force of Words pp. 46-110
- lecture Thur. 9.4.2020
Text Reading and Discussion:
John Sallis: Translation and the Force of Words pp. 46-110
For the specific topics of the course a complete presentation will be provided during the lectures. Original works in English translation will be suggested and shared during the course. Among them:
- John Sallis, On translation
- Umberto Eco Experiences in Translations
Please contact the lecturer via email lossi@iol.it to discuss personally about the texts and the exam.
The final mark will be based on:
- the quality of your attendance, interest and participation
- final written test
- oral exam
There will be two opportunities for the oral exam, which has to be sustained in May/June 2020.
Wednesday: 16.00-15.45 and Thursday 14.15-15.45 (Polo Guidotti)
Please contact the lecturer to verify possibile changes of room or lectueres time. Thanks.