Unit PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE IN THE U.S.A
- Course
- Philosophy and ethics of relationships
- Study-unit Code
- A000420
- Curriculum
- Filosofia e psicologia
- Teacher
- Alessandro Clericuzio
- Teachers
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- Alessandro Clericuzio
- Hours
- 36 ore - Alessandro Clericuzio
- CFU
- 6
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2023
- Offered
- 2024/25
- Learning activities
- Affine/integrativa
- Area
- Attività formative affini o integrative
- Academic discipline
- L-LIN/10
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- English
- Contents
- Classic American Literature and "Philosophies of Composition", from E. A. Poe to the late 19th century.
- Reference texts
- E. A. Poe, "The Fall of the House of Usher", "Philosophy of Composition"; R. W. Emerson, "Selected Essays",H. D. Thoreau, "Walden"; Mark Twain, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
- Educational objectives
- Students are supposed to gain a detailed knowledge of themes and styles of the authors in the syllabus. The cultural context of 19th century philosophy and literature in the USA should be studied in depth.
- Prerequisites
- Skills in reading and speaking in English, at least from level B2
- Teaching methods
- Traditional classes will be taught, and directions will be given for hours of self study that students can manage according to their schedules.
- Other information
- Nel caso in cui lo studente intenda anticipare l’esame in un anno precedente a quello programmato nel piano di studio, si raccomanda di frequentare il ciclo delle lezioni e di sostenere l’esame nel primo appello utile dopo che le lezioni medesime siano terminate, nel rispetto quindi del semestre di programmazione dell’insegnamento.”
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- An oral exam will be held at the end of the course. The length of the examination will depend on the students' response to the instructor's requests.
- Extended program
- Edgar A. Poe, "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque"; "Philosophy of Composition". Mark Twain, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"; Henry David Thoreau, "Walden", "Resistance to Civil Government". R. W. Emerson, "Selected Essays".
- Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
- Peace, environment, government.