ENGLISH LITERATURE III
LETTERATURA INGLESE III
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| 2023/2024 | 8 |
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| Eduardo Fichera |
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Course entirely taught in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in a foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course aims at leading students to the knowledge and appreciation of important authors and important works in English literature. The course fosters a thematic study but asks a general familiarity with the main social and artistic trends of the historical period at hand.
Program
Other Worlds: Dystopias and Futures
Dystopian fiction offers a vision of the future. Dystopias are societies in cataclysmic decline, with characters who battle environmental ruin, technological control, and government oppression. Dystopian novels can challenge readers to think differently about current social and political climates, and in some instances can even inspire action.
This course looks at major 20th century dystopian novels to find, discuss, and analyze the main connections these visions of the world’s future may have with present or imminent worldwide developments. Analysis and open discussion will primarily focus on -- genetic engineering and human reproduction -- evolution / devolution of language and communication -- the ‘revolutionary’ power of reading.
Novels:
- Huxley, A., Brave new world, Random UK, 2009
- Orwell, G., Ninety Eighty-Four, Liberty, 2021
- Bradbury, R., Fahrenheit 451, Harper Collins, 2008
Critical essays:
- a list of relevant critical essays here:
- https://blended.uniurb.it/moodle/mod/page/view.php?id=541876
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding: the student knows the essential historical-cultural and socio-anthropological foundations, as well as the critical-literary tools, to face the English literature of the modern and contemporary period.
- Applying knowledge and understanding: the student has the linguistic and literary skills for the description and analysis of English literature. - Making judgments: the student has critical skills that enable him to analyze and evaluate texts of literary and cultural topics, and can express autonomous opinions on socio-cultural issues concerning various English historical periods.
- Communication skills: the student has an attitude open to different realities and eras and knows how to use sectoral language.
- Learning skills: the student acquires the methodological tools and the bibliographic-critical skills necessary to further develop his own field of knowledge, and achieves the basic preparation necessary to continue the studies of literature in the Master's Degree.
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
Use of audiovisual aids is an integral part of the programme.
The course will be held in English.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Course novels and short stories will be read and discussed in the original language; students are therefore encouraged to obtain the texts on the reading list before the start of the course, and bring them to class. It is better to get the edition suggested (see ISBN numbers), but any edition students may already have will work, granted it is a full version (unabridged). Students may use Italian translations for self-study at home.
Students are required to:
- Read the three (3) novels
- Read two (2) critical articles of their choice from the list they will find here.Students are encouraged to view the page for this course on the blended.uniurb.it platform, where they will find ad-hoc study materials.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, "Introduction to the 20th Century" is highly recommended (link provided on blended.uniurb.it)."
- Innovative teaching methods
All lessons will be held in English. We will tap into CLIL methodology for digressions into pertinent side topics. On the ‘Blended Learning’ site for this course, you will find study material and resources to expand on lectures.
- Course books
NOVELS:
- Huxley, A., Brave new world, Random UK, 2009 (ISBN-13: 978-0099477464)
- Orwell, G., Ninety Eighty-Four, Liberty, 2021 (ISBN-13: 978-8899279974)
- Bradbury, R., Fahrenheit 451, Harper Collins, 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-0006546061)
CRITICAL ESSAYS
A list of critical essays - here: https://blended.uniurb.it/moodle/mod/page/view.php?id=541876
- Assessment
Written exam. Students are given 6 open questions, of which they should answer 5. At least two should be answered in English. Time allowed: 50 minutes.
Assessment is based on knowledge and understanding, as well as on a coherent and correct expression of such knowledge and understanding. Students can score up to a maximum of 6 points per answer. Those who score at least 2 points for each of the five answers will be awarded 1 extra point; students who score at least 3 points for each of the five answers will be awarded 2 extra points.
- 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
Independent Study: Non-attending students are expected to acquire knowledge of the historical and cultural context for the period from World War I to the 1940s. Reliable resources can be found on the Internet. However, I highly recommend The Norton Anthology of English Literature, 'Introduction to the 20th Century' (link provided on blended.uniurb.it).
Students are responsible for:
- Reading the three (3) novels
- Reading three (3) critical articles of choice, from the list here:
- https://blended.uniurb.it/moodle/mod/page/view.php?id=541876
Students are invited to visit the course page on the blended.uniurb.it platform, where they will find ad-hoc study material.
- Course books
NOVELS:
- Huxley, A., Brave new world, Random UK, 2009 (ISBN-13: 978-0099477464)
- Orwell, G., Ninety Eighty-Four, Liberty, 2021 (ISBN-13: 978-8899279974)
- Bradbury, R., Fahrenheit 451, Harper Collins, 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-0006546061)
CRITICAL ESSAYS
A list of critical essays are posted here: https://blended.uniurb.it/moodle/mod/page/view.php?id=541876
- Assessment
Written exam. Students are given 6 open questions, of which they should answer 5. At least two should be answered in English. Time allowed: 50 minutes.
Assessment is based on knowledge and understanding, as well as on a coherent and correct expression of such knowledge and understanding. Students can score up to a maximum of 6 points per answer. Those who score at least 2 points for each of the five answers will be awarded 1 extra point; students who score at least 3 points for each of the five answers will be awarded 2 extra points.
- 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.
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