The course is designed to consolidate the students’ language proficiency while focusing on the critical and literary contribution of modern and contemporary anglophone writers. Considering the ongoing technological development characterizing present-day society, the course offers an analysis of a wide range of material that, in an interdisciplinary and multimedia framework, will produce a critical interpretation of topical socio-political and cultural aspects of the contemporary anglophone world.
teacher profile teaching materials
Baraka, A. 1996 [1993], "Sun Ra", in Eulogies, New York, Marsilio Publishers, pp. 171-174.
Butler O. E. 1993, The Parable of the Sower, New York, Four Walls Eight Windows. (excerpts).
Butler O. E. 1988 [1979], Kindred, London, The Women’s Press Limited. (excerpts).
Butler O. E. 1995, The Monophobic Response, in Thomas S. R. (ed.) 2000, Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, New York, Warner Books. pp. 415-416.
>> Further material in the section “Reference Material” of the Course’s Moodle Page. <<
Programme
The course offers an overview of the impact of the digital revolution on the analysis of contemporary Anglophone literary texts. Particular attention will be paid to the interrelationships between Black Music (Hip Hop and Techno) and African-American literature, in order to reconsider related socio-cultural phenomena and to reflect on the study of English in its linguistic varieties.Core Documentation
Akomfrah J., The Last Angel of History (1995) – filmBaraka, A. 1996 [1993], "Sun Ra", in Eulogies, New York, Marsilio Publishers, pp. 171-174.
Butler O. E. 1993, The Parable of the Sower, New York, Four Walls Eight Windows. (excerpts).
Butler O. E. 1988 [1979], Kindred, London, The Women’s Press Limited. (excerpts).
Butler O. E. 1995, The Monophobic Response, in Thomas S. R. (ed.) 2000, Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, New York, Warner Books. pp. 415-416.
>> Further material in the section “Reference Material” of the Course’s Moodle Page. <<
Reference Bibliography
Akomfrah J., The Last Angel of History (1995) – film Baraka, A. 1996 [1993], "Sun Ra", in Eulogies, New York, Marsilio Publishers, pp. 171-174. Butler O. E. 1993, The Parable of the Sower, New York, Four Walls Eight Windows. (excerpts). Butler O. E. 1988 [1979], Kindred, London, The Women’s Press Limited. (excerpts). Butler O. E. 1995, The Monophobic Response, in Thomas S. R. (ed.) 2000, Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, New York, Warner Books. pp. 415-416. >> Further material in the section “Reference Material” of the Course’s Moodle Page. <<Type of delivery of the course
The teaching method involves classes supported by online presentations and audio-visual material relating to the topics being covered. The course is taught in English. Students are expected to come to class having read all the assigned readings. In addition, they should be prepared to engage in in-class discussions. Lecture attendance is not compulsory but is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The final exam is both written and oral. The Written Exam consists of a series of open-ended questions based on the syllabus, and will be followed by an Oral Exam, whose outcome may affect positively or negatively the grade of the Written Exam.