ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE I
LETTERATURA ANGLO-AMERICANA I
The US Nobel prize winners
I Nobel della letteratura americana
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2017/2018 | 8 |
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| Alessandra Calanchi | online or by appointment |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
Detect / create continuities with previously acquired knowledge;
Acquire specific jargon;
Acquire critical instruments of analysis;
Recognize the literary text as an arena of negotiation between the past and the present;
Understand US cultural-literary identity;
Be able to distinguish between different genres and authors;
Find intersections and interfaces between disciplines (history, geography, film studies, political science, etc.);
To be able to apply the methodology of study and research to other aspects of US culture
Program
In classroom:
an overview of US literature
the US Nobel prize winners: their works and literary-cultural background
Individual study: history of US literature - main protagonists, genres, and movements (1st year - from origins to Civil War; 2nd year - from Civil War to today)
Bridging Courses
none
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
knowledge and understanding of historical-cultural context, critical instrument for text analysis to study Anglo-American literature from the origins to the 19th century (1st year) and from the 19th century to today (second year)
-applying knowledge and understanding to literary analysis
- making judgements - the student can analyze and evaluate texts and form personal opinions about different ethnic groups and genres
- communication skills:the student understands and appreciates difference and other cultures
-learning skills:the student can write a bibliography and use methods of research in order to be able to continue their studies in the Laurea Magistrale (AngloAmerican Literature)
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
films, discussions in class, conferences
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
lectures, group work, individual study through Moodle platform
- Attendance
Attendance is recommended but not compulsory. Students are requested to study all materials that will be gradually inserted in Moodle platform
Please bring to class books and other materials you may need
In case you need to communicate with the teacher you must use your institutional account uniurb
- Course books
Eraldo Affinati legge I quarantanove racconti di E. Hemingway (Metauro edizioni)
Carlos Fuentes legge Assalonne, Assalonne! di William Faulkner (Metauro edizioni), disponibili in Biblioteca di Lingue e presso la Libreria Moderna, Urbino
Luca Briasco, Americana, Minimum Fax 2017
One history of Angloamerican Literature – I year from origins to Civil War - II year from Civil war to today
further material will be inserted in Moodle platform
- Assessment
written exam on a computer (31 question test)
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
individual study through Moodle platform
- Attendance
students who do not attend lessons are required to study all material they find in Moodle
- Course books
Eraldo Affinati legge I quarantanove racconti di E. Hemingway (Metauro edizioni)
Carlos Fuentes legge Assalonne, Assalonne! di William Faulkner (Metauro edizioni), disponibili in Biblioteca di Lingue e presso la Libreria Moderna, Urbino
Luca Briasco, Americana, Minimum Fax 2017
One history of Angloamerican Literature – I year from origins to Civil War - II year from Civil war to today
further material will be inserted in Moodle platform
- Assessment
written exam on a computer (31 question test)
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
none
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