ANGLO-AMERICAN CULTURE
CULTURA ANGLO-AMERICANA
The American Frontier from Pilgrim Fathers to Moonwalkers
La Frontiera americana dai Pilgrim Fathers ai Moonwalkers
| A.Y. | Credits |
|---|---|
| 2015/2016 | 8 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandra Calanchi |
Assigned to the Degree Course
| Date | Time | Classroom / Location |
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Learning Objectives
Understand US cultural-historical identity
Find intersections between disciplines belonging to different areas (humanities and sciences)
Study the importance of Space and Mars in US cultural history
Approach "soundscape studies" and the "noir"
Program
During the course we shall study Anglo-American history, geography, and culture, focussing in particular on the importance of Space and Mars in imagination as well as in political programs. We shall specifically deal with such concepts as alienation and citizenship, and with such subjects as Cold War and Red Scare. Dr Morini will deliver some lectures on Space policy. Some lessons will be devoted to the emerging field of "Soundscape Studies". Attendance to SOUNDAY and URBINOIR is considered as part of the cvourse.
Bridging Courses
none
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Detect / create continuities with previously acquired knowledge
Acquire specific jargon
Be able to talk about US history and culture, landscape, politics, and film genres
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, web
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
lectures, conversation in groups
- Attendance
read/watch/study all material
SOUNDAY and URBINOIR attendance
- Course books
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1) http://www.tuttoamerica.it/storia-usa/
If necessary, consult www.ushistory.org
2) Paolo Attivissimo, Luna? Sì, ci siamo andati! http://www.attivissimo.net/luna/luna-si-ci-siamo-andati/
3) A. Calanchi, "Cronache di uno strano amore: gli americani e la bomba atomica nei Tranquillized Fifties", in Letterature, supplemento a Scienze e Ricerche n. 6, aprile 2015, pp. 38-47. http://www.scienze-ricerche.it/
4) A. Calanchi, Alieni a stelle e strisce. Marte e i marziani nell'immaginario USA, Aras Edizioni, Fano 2015.
5) A. Calanchi (ed), Il suono percepito, il suono raccontato. Paesaggi sonori in prospettiva multidisciplinare (Galaad Edizioni, Giulianova 2015)
6) slides (by Marco Morini)
Film:
2001 A Space Odyssey
Lesson by Andrea Laquidara
- Assessment
written exam
- 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 reading/watching/study at home
- Attendance
read/study all the material
- Course books
1) http://www.tuttoamerica.it/storia-usa/
If necessary, consult www.ushistory.org
2) Paolo Attivissimo, Luna? Sì, ci siamo andati! http://www.attivissimo.net/luna/luna-si-ci-siamo-andati/
3) A. Calanchi, "Cronache di uno strano amore: gli americani e la bomba atomica nei Tranquillized Fifties", in Letterature, supplemento a Scienze e Ricerche n. 6, aprile 2015, pp. 38-47. http://www.scienze-ricerche.it/
4) A. Calanchi, Alieni a stelle e strisce. Marte e i marziani nell'immaginario USA, Aras Edizioni, Fano 2015.
5) A. Calanchi (ed), Il suono percepito, il suono raccontato. Paesaggi sonori in prospettiva multidisciplinare (Galaad Edizioni, Giulianova 2015)
6) slides (by Marco Morini)
Film:
2001 A Space Odyssey
Lesson by Andrea Laquidara
- Assessment
written exam
- 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
Please, consult frequently the "materiali didattici"
In order to have the password, either ask during the lessons, or send an e-mail (using .... campus address)
LANGUAGE SPOKEN: ITALIAN. BOOKS & SOURCES: ENGLISH
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