ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE I
LETTERATURA ANGLO-AMERICANA I
Short story-telling, from the tall tale to twitter
L’universo della Short Story Dal tall tale ai tweets
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| 2020/2021 | 8 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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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
Identify continuities with previous knowledge
Acquire specific vocabulary
Acquire critical analysis tools
Recognize the literary text as a negotiating arena between past and present
Understanding American literary and cultural identity
Being able to distinguish between different genres and authors
Find intersections and interfaces between disciplines (history, geography, cinema, music, etc.)
Being able to apply the study and research methodology to other areas of literary study
Program
Short Story Telling From tall tales to tweets
we shall explore the literary genre of the short story from the origins to postmodernity, including Poe, postmodernism, and minimalism
HISTORY OF LITERATURE (any text will do)
1st year students - origins to 800
2nd year students - 800-today
Bridging Courses
none for the first year
to access the second year students must have passed the examination of the first year
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding
The student will come to possess knowledge and ability to understand contents and problems characteristic of the discipline (issues concerning American literature) and its specific subject of the course, also identifying possible continuities with previous knowledge and learning how to find intersections and interfaces with other disciplines (history, geography, cinema, political science). In particular, they'll get a basic knowledge of Anglo-American literature (origins-1900, I year and 1900-today, II year) and apply this knowledge and understanding to text analysis. Also, the knowledge and understanding of the historical-cultural context of the examined literary works will be relevant in providing critical tools for text analysis.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to apply his / her knowledge and understanding in order to demonstrate a professional approach to work and / or adequacy to continue studies in the Laurea Magistrale; both the aptitude to support arguments and to solve problems go in this direction, also with reference, for those who want to continue their studies, to new and interdisciplinary situations;
Making judgements
The student will have acquired information and / or data in the field of studies in question, useful for reflection, hypothesis formulation and determination of independent judgments; he/she will also be able to apply the study and research methodology to other aspects of US culture that are not specifically treated.
Communication skills
The student will be able to clearly communicate knowledge, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors. This also includes the acquisition of specific vocabulary. Also, they will learn how to express opinions through analysis and evaluation of a text, giving personal opinions on genres and forms belonging to different ethnic groups and/or historical periods.
Learning skills
The student should have already learned to study and learn independently. If not, this will be a good opportunity. Also, they will kow how to write a bibliography and use research methods in order to continue studying in the master's degree (Anglo-American Literature)
Students are encouraged to use up-to-date and flexible methodologies during class discussions and through on-going tests and the final test will be able to correctly ascertain the skills acquired.
The autonomy of the students in the choices, critical learning and organization of the study is also encouraged, ensuring adequate guidance and support for this purpose.
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
books, articles, slides, films, classroom debate
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
lectures, group work, individual study
- Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged
Students are required
- to study / read all the material that will be progressively inserted on the moodle platform
- to bring texts into the classroom either on paper or in electronic support
In case of communication with the teacher it is mandatory to use the uniurb institutional account
- Course books
Study:
A history of Anglo-American Literature, either on paper or in electronic format: first year: origins-1900 / second year: 1900-today
Carlo Martinez, a cura di, E.A.Poe, Racconti sensazionali (Marsilio 2014)
Alessandra Calanchi, a cura di, Gilman, La carta da parati gialla (Galaad 2019)
material provided on Moodle platform
- Assessment
Final written test. This is a structured multiple choice test, with 31 questions on the program (sufficiency = 18 correct questions, 31 = 30 and praise), in Italian, to which can be added extra points obtained with assessments (written and / or oral, individual and / or group) agreed during the course. The questions are distributed in such a way as to include in the evaluation: notions, concepts, adequate vocabulary, argumentative ability.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
individual study
- Attendance
Students are required to study / read all the material that will be progressively inserted on the moodle platform
- Course books
Study:
A history of Anglo-American Literature, either on paper or in electronic format: first year: origins-1900 / second year: 1900-today
Carlo Martinez, a cura di, E.A.Poe, Racconti sensazionali (Marsilio 2014)
Alessandra Calanchi, a cura di, Gilman, La carta da parati gialla (Galaad 2019)
material provided on Moodle platform
- Assessment
Final written test. This is a structured multiple choice test, with 31 questions on the program (sufficiency = 18 correct questions, 31 = 30 and praise), in Italian, to which can be added extra points obtained with assessments (written and / or oral, individual and / or group) agreed during the course. The questions are distributed in such a way as to include in the evaluation: notions, concepts, adequate vocabulary, argumentative ability.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Notes
students are required to use their campus email address in order to communicate with prof. Calanchi
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