One of the main aims of this Course of Study is to provide students with advanced knowledge of two foreign literatures related to the two languages of their choice, paying special attention to intercultural and transcultural dynamics. The course also aims at refining their ability to interpret cultural phenomena, using the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
Anglo-American Literatures II is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It allows students to have a good knowledge and understanding of nineteenth century Anglo-American literature, with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students master the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
At the end of the module, students will reach a good critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves.
They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: Anglo-American Literatures I; English Language and Translation I
Anglo-American Literatures II is among the characterizing activities of the "Foreign Literatures" area. It allows students to have a good knowledge and understanding of nineteenth century Anglo-American literature, with special attention to intercultural dynamics and the theoretical-methodological debate; it helps students master the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.
At the end of the module, students will reach a good critical ability in the interpretation of exemplary texts in the original language, as well as the necessary competence for oral rewording, translation, rewriting and adaptation in Italian of the texts themselves.
They will also be able to re-elaborate and communicate disciplinary knowledge in a specialized and non-specialized intercultural context.
Pre-requisite: Anglo-American Literatures I; English Language and Translation I
teacher profile teaching materials
E. A. Poe, Edgar Allan Poe: Selected Poetry and Tales, Broadview Press, Edited by: James M. Hutchisson ISBN: 9781554810468 / 155481046T
Hawthorne, The Birthmark (online text). The Marble Faun OUP (World’s Classics) ISBN 978-0199554072
H. B. Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Broadview Press, Edited by: C. Diller, ISBN: ISBN 9781551118062 / 1551118068 (selected chapters)
H. Melville, Bartleby (online text)
E. Dickinson, Selected Poems and Letters, Broadview Press, ISBN: 9781554816347 / 1554816343
L. M. Alcott, Little Women, OUP (World’s Classic). ISBN 978-0199538119
M. Twain, Huckleberry Finn, Broadview Press, Edited by S. Railton. ISBN: 9781554810048 / 1554810043
Programme
This course is aimed at introducing students to the main literary expressions of the Nineteenth Century in North America, with a focus on the notion of American Renaissance and the formulation of American Canon. Students will be given the tools to understand and analyze the content through a double perspective: the relation between romance and novel, and the opposition between literature and market.Core Documentation
R W. Emerson, Self-reliance (online text)E. A. Poe, Edgar Allan Poe: Selected Poetry and Tales, Broadview Press, Edited by: James M. Hutchisson ISBN: 9781554810468 / 155481046T
Hawthorne, The Birthmark (online text). The Marble Faun OUP (World’s Classics) ISBN 978-0199554072
H. B. Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Broadview Press, Edited by: C. Diller, ISBN: ISBN 9781551118062 / 1551118068 (selected chapters)
H. Melville, Bartleby (online text)
E. Dickinson, Selected Poems and Letters, Broadview Press, ISBN: 9781554816347 / 1554816343
L. M. Alcott, Little Women, OUP (World’s Classic). ISBN 978-0199538119
M. Twain, Huckleberry Finn, Broadview Press, Edited by S. Railton. ISBN: 9781554810048 / 1554810043
Reference Bibliography
Critic references will be given during the course.Type of delivery of the course
Classes are in Italian but English is used in textual analysis and comments on literary passages. When there are Erasmus students, classes will be in EnglishAttendance
Attendance is strongly advised.Type of evaluation
The exam will be oral. Some assignments will be given during the course