ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE I
LETTERATURA ANGLO-AMERICANA I
Whispers in the dark. Violence against women in American literature
Sussurri nel buio. La violenza contro le donne nella letteratura americana
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| 2018/2019 | 8 |
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| Alessandra Calanchi | online or by appointment |
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Course partially taught in a foreign language
English
This course is taught partially in Italian and partially in a foreign language. 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
After a literary survey from the origins to pur present time, we shall concentrate on the issues here explored: Captivity tales (Rowlandson), The Yellow Wallpaper (Gilman), A Whisper in the Dark (Alcott), Trifles (Glaspell), Big Driver (King). Film Gaslight (Cukor) and tv series Twin Peaks (Lynch) will be discussed.
Bridging Courses
none - but many links to Gender History
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
Readings
The Awakening (K.Chopin)
Captivity tale (Rowlandson); The Yellow Wallpaper (Gilman); A Whisper in the Dark (Alcott); Trifles (Glaspell); Big Driver (King)
Films
Gaslight (Cukor), Twin Peaks (Lynch)
Books
Matteo Marino, I segreti di David Lynch (Il becco giallo, 2018)
Maurizio Ascari e Alessandra Calanchi, a cura di, I labirinti della mente, Aras 2018 ("Gaslight, o della vittima ribelle")
passages from M. Fuller e S.Gubar (in Moodle)
PLUS
first year: A history of Angloamerican Literature of one's choice
second year: La letteratura degli Stati Uniti Dal Rinascimento americano ai nostri giorni a cura di Cristina Iuli e Paola Loreto, Roma, Carocci, 2017
- Assessment
final written exam, extra activities
- 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
Readings
The Awakening (K.Chopin)
Captivity tale (Rowlandson); The Yellow Wallpaper (Gilman); A Whisper in the Dark (Alcott); Trifles (Glaspell); Big Driver (King)
Films
Gaslight (Cukor), Twin Peaks (Lynch)
Books
Matteo Marino, I segreti di David Lynch (Il becco giallo, 2018)
Maurizio Ascari e Alessandra Calanchi, a cura di, I labirinti della mente, Aras 2018 ("Gaslight, o della vittima ribelle")
passages from M. Fuller e S.Gubar (in Moodle)
PLUS
first year: A history of Angloamerican Literature of one's choice
second year: La letteratura degli Stati Uniti Dal Rinascimento americano ai nostri giorni a cura di Cristina Iuli e Paola Loreto, Roma, Carocci, 2017
- Assessment
final 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.
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