OVERVIEW

Tradition and Innovation in Anglo-American Poetry and Art of the xxth century

The course focuses on the multiple aspects of Anglo American Poetry and Art from the second half of the 20th century to the present day, with particular attention to the opposition between tradition and radical innovation.  

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to familiarize students with major trends of American culture and with important works in different genres. Students will learn how to analyze such works competently from a historical and interdisciplinary perspective.

PREREQUISITES

The course is in English, therefore a good level of English (B2 or higher)

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANIA MICHELUCCI (President)

MASSIMO BACIGALUPO

ANNA SBORGI

LESSONS

Class schedule

ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

There will be a written exam (3 hours), which can be taken in February, June-July, September-October  2018 or February 2019.

The exam is in three parts:
Part 1 - Fill in the blank (10 questions);
Part 2 - Short Answer (5 questions);
Part 3 - Essay questions (Answer 3 questions chosen from a list). 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

See Examination Procedure. The written exams are graded by the lecturer and a colleague in the same discipline who have previously agreed on criteria of evaluation, as outlined in the course.

Exam schedule