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イタリア語学イタリア文学特殊講義I
Italian Literature: Dante Alighieri, "Divine Comedy" 1: "Inferno"
This course is a reading-based literature course dedicated to Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, with a specific focus on the Inferno. It is designed for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students who have a good command of the Italian language.
Dante Alighieri (1265–1321) is one of the most important authors of Italian literature, and the Divine Comedy is considered one of the foundational works of European literary culture. In this course, students will read and analyze the Inferno, the first cantica of the poem, which narrates Dante’s journey through Hell under the guidance of the Latin poet Virgil.
Through close reading of selected cantos, the course examines key episodes, characters, and themes, such as sin, justice, moral responsibility, and Dante’s representation of medieval society. Attention will be paid to poetic language, narrative structure, and historical and cultural context. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop a deeper understanding of Dante’s poetry and to improve their ability to read and discuss literary texts in Italian.
Dante Alighieri (1265–1321) is one of the most important authors of Italian literature, and the Divine Comedy is considered one of the foundational works of European literary culture. In this course, students will read and analyze the Inferno, the first cantica of the poem, which narrates Dante’s journey through Hell under the guidance of the Latin poet Virgil.
Through close reading of selected cantos, the course examines key episodes, characters, and themes, such as sin, justice, moral responsibility, and Dante’s representation of medieval society. Attention will be paid to poetic language, narrative structure, and historical and cultural context. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop a deeper understanding of Dante’s poetry and to improve their ability to read and discuss literary texts in Italian.
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04263441
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イタリア語学イタリア文学特殊講義I
Lorenzo Amato
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イタリア語
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2
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NO
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可
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文学部
授業計画
Week 1
Introduction to the course. Italian poetry of the origins. Dante Alighieri: life and works. From the Rime and the Vita nuova to the Divine Comedy. Historical and literary context of the Inferno.
Week 2
Reading from Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy (Inferno). Introduction to the structure of Hell and the narrative framework of the poem.
Week 3
Reading from Inferno. Analysis of selected episodes and characters. Explanation of vocabulary and poetic language.
Week 4
Reading from Inferno. Themes of sin and punishment. Relationship between moral responsibility and divine justice.
Week 5
Reading from Inferno. Narrative techniques and character representation. Discussion of historical and contemporary figures.
Week 6
Reading from Inferno. Introduction to poetic form, terza rima, and basic elements of Dante’s metrics.
Week 7
Reading from Inferno. The role of Virgil as guide. Classical tradition and its function in the poem.
Week 8
Reading from Inferno. Symbolism and imagery. Space, movement, and landscape in Hell.
Week 9
Reading from Inferno. Language and style. Rhetorical devices and expressive strategies.
Week 10
Reading from Inferno. Political and social criticism in Dante’s representation of medieval society.
Week 11
Reading from Inferno. Moral philosophy and theology. Sin, free will, and punishment.
Week 12
Reading from Inferno. Synthesis of major themes and structures. Preparation for final discussion and presentations.
Week 13
Final readings and general review of the course contents. Summary discussion of the Inferno and its significance within the Divine Comedy.
授業の方法
This course is conducted as a guided reading seminar. Classes are based on close reading of the Italian text, supported by explanation of vocabulary, syntax, and poetic structures. The instructor provides historical, literary, and cultural background necessary for understanding the text.
Each lesson includes reading aloud, textual analysis, and discussion of key passages. Students are encouraged to participate actively by asking questions and contributing observations during class. When appropriate, short explanations of metrics, rhetoric, and intertextual references are provided.
Oral presentations by students may be included in the second half of the semester. The pace and focus of the readings may be adjusted according to the level and needs of the class.
成績評価方法
Student performance is evaluated through continuous assessment during the semester. Evaluation is based on regular attendance, active participation in class discussions, and oral performance.
Attendance and active participation are essential and will be taken into account in the final grade. Students may be asked to give a short oral presentation (approximately 20 minutes) during the second half of the semester. Additional evaluation may include brief oral or written checks of reading comprehension.
The final grade is determined by an overall assessment of the student’s engagement, preparation, and progress throughout the course. Detailed evaluation criteria will be explained during class.
履修上の注意
Students are expected to read the assigned passages of the Inferno in advance. Pre-class preparation includes careful reading of the Italian text and basic vocabulary review.
After each class, students are encouraged to reread the passages discussed in class and review notes, vocabulary, and explanations provided during the lesson. Regular review is essential for understanding the poetic language and structure of the text.
Students should make use of dictionaries, commentaries, and reference materials when necessary. Active preparation and steady review are more effective than last-minute study.
その他
A Short Bibliography of Dante Studies (most books are available at the University, e.g. on the library of the Building Letters 3, Floor B2):
Bibliografia - Fonti:
Dante Alighieri, La Divina Commedia, a cura di Giorgio Petrocchi, Milano, Mondadori (edizione nazionale), 1966–1967.
———, Inferno, a cura di Giorgio Inglese, Roma, Carocci, 2016.
ダンテ『神曲 地獄篇』野上素一訳（岩波文庫）, 東京, 岩波書店. (Traduzione classica).
ダンテ『神曲』平川祐弘訳・解説, 東京, 河出書房新社, 2007–2010. (Traduzione moderna).
Bibliografia secondaria:
Pietro Alighieri, Commentum super Dantis Comoediam (per riferimento storico alla prima tradizione esegetica).
Pietro G. Beltrami, La metrica italiana, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2011.
Emilio Cecchi e Natalino Sapegno (direttori), Storia della letteratura italiana: I. le origini e il Duecento; II. il Trecento, Milano, Garzanti, 1965–1969.
Gianfranco Contini, Un’idea di Dante, Torino, Einaudi, 1970.
Emilio Pasquini, Dante e le figure del vero, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2001.
Emilio Pasquini, Antonio Enzo Quaglio, La letteratura italiana storia e testi, I. il Duecento: dalle origini a Dante, Bari, Laterza, 1970.
Giorgio Petrocchi, La Commedia di Dante, Firenze, Le Lettere, 1994.
Lino Pertile, La punta del disio. Semantica del desiderio nella Commedia, Firenze, Olschki, 2005.
Natalino Sapegno, Commento alla Divina Commedia. Inferno, Firenze, La Nuova Italia, 1955 (più ristampe).
Antonio Sorella, Bembo e Dante: storia di un disamore: l’invenzione dell’italico, un manoscritto petrarchesco perduto, controversie filologiche, cosmologiche e religiose, intrighi sentimentali e politici, Firenze, Franco Cesati editore, 2021.
Paolo Trovato, Dante in Petrarca: per un inventario dei dantismi nei Rerum vulgarium fragmenta, Firenze, L. S. Olschki, 1979.
