Universität Wien

110079 PS Extension module regional studies introductory seminar - Italian (2008W)

G. Verdi, R. Wagner and the Myth of the Nation

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 11 - Romanistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Diplom/Lehramt: 4 ECTS;
Voraussetzungen lt. Studienplan: BA: keine
Diplom/Lehramt: Absolvierung von 401-I empfohlen;

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: Italian

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 14.10. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 21.10. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 28.10. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 04.11. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 11.11. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 18.11. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 25.11. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 02.12. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 09.12. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 16.12. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 13.01. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 20.01. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8
Tuesday 27.01. 19:00 - 20:30 Seminarraum ROM 3 (3B-EG-27) UniCampus Hof 8

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The operatic output of G. Verdi and R. Wagner accompanied the processes of national unification in both Italy and Germany. Both composers contributed to the creation of national mythologies and even became national symbols. During this course we will analyze and critically review the contributions of both artists towards the respective national myths. We will also try to answer the question whether such a message was planned by the composers, or whether it was a later political instrumentalisation.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written paper of approximately 20 pages and a 20-30 minute presentation of the research results.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1) Knowledge:
A chronology of Italian and German unification as well as an overview of the operatic output of Verdi and Wagner.
2) Competencies:
Linking the historical and political contexts with the operas of Verdi and Wagner.
3) Skills:
Reaching a critical assessment and interpretation of the contribution of both artists' operas towards the creation of national myths.

Examination topics

Video and audio clips from the operas, lectures, individual presentations and group work.
Inductive procedure: Reconstructing the artists' ideologies through an in-depth analysis of their operas and of other written evidence.

Reading list

Barbara Meier: Giuseppe Verdi, Reinbek bei Hamburg, Rowohlt, 2000.
Martin Geck: Richard Wagner, Reinbek bei Hamburg, Rowohlt, 2004.

Association in the course directory

Bachelor: GM 42 I; Diplom/Lehramt: 402-I

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