B2627 - Literature of English-Speaking Countries (Second Language) II

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students are familiar with the basic elements of the literary culture of English-speaking countries; are able to identify them in specific literary texts; and are able to independently develop further knowledge and cultural-literary skills at a higher level and apply them to other specific literary texts as well.

Course contents

A River Runs Through It: Rivers in Anglophone Literature

This course explores the literary, cultural, and symbolic significance of rivers in Anglophone literature. Students will examine a range of texts from different historical periods and genres exploring the symbol of the river as a site of memory, identity formation, and ecological awareness, and also as a metaphor for transformation, borders, and the passage of time. Through close reading and class discussion, the course investigates how rivers shape narratives and reflect the complex relationships between humans and landscape.

 

BAES Students are reminded that:

- the courses "English Literature" and "Intercultural Gender Studies" are offered only at the Forlì campus;

- the BAES study plan awards 6 ETCS for each of these courses.

In order to reach 6 ECTS, BAES students should:

- attend all lectures and carry out the assessments, plus the final written exam, as every other student enrolled in the course.

Further information will be provided in class at the beginning of the course

Readings/Bibliography

[to be announced]

Teaching methods

Attendance and active participation are highly encouraged. Some initial lectures will be followed by class discussion. Students are required to read the assigned readings in advance.

All students are required to enroll in the course on the e-learning page (Virtuale).

Assessment methods

The exam format will be announced during the course presentation.

It is strictly forbidden to use AI during the exam. Any violation of this rule will be considered a serious breach of academic ethics.

 

Evaluation grid

30-30L excellent test that demonstrates very broad, thorough and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, a solid ability to apply theoretical concepts and an excellent command of exposition, as well as an excellent capacity for analysis, synthesis and elaboration of interdisciplinary connections

27-29 above average test that demonstrates precise and thorough knowledge of the subject matter, good ability to apply theoretical concepts, and capacity for analysis and synthesis, accurate and correct exposition

24-26 good test that demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the subject matter, a fair understanding of the application of theoretical concepts, and an articulate presentation of the subject matter

21-23 adequate test that demonstrates appropriate but not in-depth knowledge of the subject, only partial capacity to apply theoretical concepts, and an acceptable presentation of the content

18-20 barely sufficient test that demonstrates adequate but general knowledge of the subject matter, simple exposition, uncertainties in the application of theoretical concepts

Insufficient test that does not demonstrate adequate acquisition of knowledge of the subject matter that is fragmentary and superficial, with errors in the application of concepts, and poor exposition

 

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Teaching tools

Material available on the e-learning page (Virtuale).

Office hours

See the website of Margherita Orsi