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.
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.
The course is in English, therefore a good level of English (B2 or higher)
Ricevimento: Availabe at www.lingue.unige / Stefania MIchelucci
Ricevimento: Office hours by appointment. Please send a message to paola.nardi@unige.it
STEFANIA MICHELUCCI (President)
MASSIMO BACIGALUPO
ANNA SBORGI
ANGLO-AMERICAN LITERATURE
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).
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.
