- Docente: Anna Ferrari
- Credits: 5
- SSD: L-LIN/10
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Languages and Technologies for Intercultural Communication (cod. 5979)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Languages and Technologies for Intercultural Communication (cod. 5979)
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
An immigrant look at the melting pot: the course focuses on works by Anglophone authors dealing with the American myth through the gaze of migrants. Through the analysis of literary works by authors who migrated to the United States, the course will focus on themes such as gender, race and intersectionality.
Readings/Bibliography
The following novels will have to be read in full:
-Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Americanah
-Teju Cole, Open City
-Salman Rushdie, Fury
Other texts and materials will be made available throughout the course.
Teaching methods
In-person lectures. Attendance and active participation are highly encouraged.
Assessment methods
Oral exam. Students' knowledge of the texts and topics discussed throughout the semester and their analytical skills will both be evaluated.
Teaching tools
Materials will be uploaded on the e-learning platform.
Office hours
See the website of Anna Ferrari
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.