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Curriculum(s) for 2024 - English and Anglo-American Studies (30436)

Single curriculum

1st year

LessonSemesterCFULanguage
10593004 | Critical methodologies1st6ENG

Educational objectives

The course introduces students to the major critical approaches and to the key thinkers and theorists of contemporary modernity. It presents literary criticism as a dynamic field of critical thought that is driven by literature, especially in its relation with a variety of forms of expression, including visuality and other media. Students will be given the necessary tools to approach textual and aesthetic production in an informed manner, and will be encouraged to think about the critical act, its meaningfulness, its scope, and its ethics.
1047472 | English Language I-M2nd12ENG

Educational objectives

Improvement in theoretical-metalinguistic knowledge and in linguistic skills, including areas such as applied linguistics, speech analysis, translation studies, history of language, stylistics, intercultural studies.
Improvement of written and oral English language skills aimed at reaching the C1 level.
1054762 | Linguistics2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Students will know the scientific literature on the topics dealt with and will be able to comment on it critically;
B) they will be able to formulate linguistic hypotheses on the basis of the acquired analytical concepts and tools;
C) they will be able to integrate their new knowledge with the previous ones in order to face the theoretical and practical complexity of acquired concepts;
D) they also will manage to communicate knowledge entering in discussion with specialists of linguistic studies and non-specialists.
 E) They will lastly be able to study self-managed or autonomous topics proposed during the course and will be encouraged to cultivate their own scientific interests independently.
10589716 | Italian and English Renaissance culture2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

To read a literary text of the Italian humanistic and Renaissance tradition in its historical and cultural context and understand its position in that tradition both as a new interpretation of it and in its impact on the development of it. To learn how to place the texts in the European framework, and understanding of relationships with the English tradition.
Group 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3 Elective credits
GROUP 4 Elective credits

2nd year

LessonSemesterCFULanguage
1048128 | English Language 21st12ENG

Educational objectives

This course aims to bring students to a high level of translation theory and practice.
These scientific skills, applied to specific texts, are meant to cultivate the ability to develop a thesis on a topic chosen in the field of linguistics (also contrastive) or translation.
Proficiency in written and oral skills in English language aimed at reaching the C1.2 level.
Elective course2nd12ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable
aspects of the Discipline; it proposes general questions and specific perspectives by focusing on their
interactions on a global scale; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master
the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct
specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of
connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
AAF1809 | Other training activities2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

The other training activities consist of periods of internship, and in the acquisition of abilities useful for future employments.

AAF1811 | Final dissertation2nd24ENG

Educational objectives

The final distraction will be conducted under supervision. It will critically articulate and originally discuss a given subject, with a ample and up-to-date bibliography. It will be of 60-90 pages length, and provide and abstract according to international conventions. It will be submitted to a board of examiners.
Group 5

Optional groups

The student must acquire 6 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
1047500 | English Literature I-M1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a solid work methodology (critical analysis of current bibliographies, ability to work directly on literary texts, case studies) in relation to most recent research directions.
B) Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical stages of English literary history, of the key genres in a culture/tradition, of fundamental issues of the period(s) in exam.
1047508 | Anglo-American Literature I-M1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a solid work methodology (critical analysis of current bibliographies, ability to work directly on literary texts, case studies) in relation to most recent research directions.

B) Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical stages of American literary history, of the key genres in a culture/tradition, of fundamental issues of the period(s) in exam.
The student must acquire 6 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
1047575 | Cross Atlantic: 20th-century English and American Literature B1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a work methodology, also in relation to the most recent research guidelines of the discipline.
B) Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the discipline (in relation to canonical and non-canonical works), of its history; application of its principles on case studies and fundamental problems with a view to completing or contextualizing the linguistic and literary paths of specialization.
English Literature 1st1st3ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable
aspects of the Discipline; it proposes general questions and specific perspectives by focusing on their
interactions on a global scale; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master
the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct
specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of
connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
American Literature 1st1st3ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable
aspects of the Discipline; it proposes general questions and specific perspectives by focusing on their
interactions on a global scale; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master
the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct
specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of
connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
10600450 | ENGLISH TRANSLATION1st1st6ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable
aspects of the Discipline; it proposes general questions and specific perspectives by focusing on their
interactions on a global scale; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master
the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct
specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of
connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
1051450 | History of the English language1st2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

This course will focus on the evolution of the English language, from its Germanic origins through the Middle English, to Modern English (early and late), and the varieties of present day Englishes.
10589240 | Second Language Acquisition1st2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the acquisition of English as ascend language; ; it opens perspectives on areas in which related projects are activated; it enables the student to master specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
The student must acquire 6 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
1055000 | Russian studies1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

This module is conceived to enable students already familiar with the Russian civilization and language to reach a wider and deeper knowledge of this cultural area. It will privilege work on new critical perspectives and approaches within the framework of traditional interpretations, and place a particular emphasis on textual analysis.
1054966 | German literature and critical thought1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

To analyse: - the major trends of modern German culture, focusing on its origins and literary traditions; - literary and cultural phenomena in the context of philosophy and religion; - German critical thought in relation with other cultural areas and with modern cultural production (literature, visual art, cinema etc.). The approach to the themes and texts is interdisciplinary.
1047500 | English Literature I-M1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a solid work methodology (critical analysis of current bibliographies, ability to work directly on literary texts, case studies) in relation to most recent research directions.
B) Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical stages of English literary history, of the key genres in a culture/tradition, of fundamental issues of the period(s) in exam.
1047508 | Anglo-American Literature I-M1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a solid work methodology (critical analysis of current bibliographies, ability to work directly on literary texts, case studies) in relation to most recent research directions.

B) Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical stages of American literary history, of the key genres in a culture/tradition, of fundamental issues of the period(s) in exam.
1049278 | XIX AND XX CENTURY ART HISTORY1st2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
1051450 | History of the English language1st2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

This course will focus on the evolution of the English language, from its Germanic origins through the Middle English, to Modern English (early and late), and the varieties of present day Englishes.
The student must acquire 6 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
10596321 | Archetypes in literatures1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

The course explores the use of literary archetypes in world literature. Selected case studies are analyzed by adopting a philological and literary-historical approach in line with the most recent theories in the field of comparative literature.
1056298 | Moral Theories I A1st1st6ENG

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the main features of a pragmatist approach to ethics, with reference to the recent and contemporary debate about the limits and tasks of philosophical ethics. Improvement of oral and writing philosophical skills through in-class presentations, discussion, and final essay.
1054764 | Digital humanities1st2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

The course is aimed to introduce to the acquisition of basic knowledge and to recent developments of science and technology of Information, Communication and Networks, focusing on the most interesting aspects of ICT for the management of goods and services in the tourist and cultural area.
10596149 | Contemporary Moral French Philosophy1st2nd6ITA

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the main features of approaches to ethics, with reference to the recent and contemporary debate about the limits and tasks of philosophical ethics in the French cultural context. Improvement of oral and writing philosophical skills through in-class presentations, discussion, and final essay.
1052033 | Aesthetics I1st2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

Basic and indispensable goals: knowledge and understanding in the field of studies; ability to apply knowledge and understanding; capability of critical analysis; ability to communicate about what has been learned; skills to undertake further studies with some autonomy.
10592791 | Cognitive Semantics1st2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

Given for granted some basic and indispensable goals (knowledge and understanding in the field of studies; ability to apply knowledge and understanding; capability of critical analysis; ability to communicate about what has been learned; skills to undertake further studies with some autonomy), the course intends to attain the following specific objectives: reconstruction of the principal trends of cognitive semantics, from the critics to Chomsky’s ‘classical’ cognitivism advanced by Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Theory of Metaphor unitil the more recent Cognitive Pragmatics approaches. Discussion on meaning as a cognitive, but also socio-cultural process.
The student must acquire 12 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFULanguage
10589714 | English Literature II-M2nd1st12ENG

Educational objectives

A) Knowledge and understanding of literary texts with the support of advanced critical works.
 
B) Mobilizing knowledge in order to make arguments and develop original ideas in one’s own field of study.

C) In depth-acquisition of a metacritical view of work methodologies (analysis of current critical literature, interpretation of complex texts, case studies), in relation to most recent research directions.
10589755 | American Literature II-M2nd1st12ENG

Educational objectives

A) Knowledge and understanding of literary texts with the support of advanced critical works.

B) Mobilizing knowledge in order to make arguments and develop original ideas in one’s own field of study.

c) In depth-acquisition of a metacritical view of work methodologies (analysis of current critical literature, interpretation of complex texts, case studies), in relation to most recent research directions.
10592794 | Literature and Opera2nd1st6ENG

Educational objectives

To show the interrelation between literature and music, through the study of Opera, which is by definition a union of several languages and arts. Through the close examination of some operatic texts, and different periods, the relationship between the Italian and Anglo-American traditions will be seen.
10592934 | Second language acquisition II2nd2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

1) Acquisition of useful guidelines for the preparation of a didactic programme 2) Compliance of the didactic programme with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 3) Knowledge of the main theories related to L2 acquisition 4) Knowledge of the main didactic methodologies applied to second language teaching and, in particular, to English as L2 5) Criteria of selection of didactic material 6) Acquisition of accepted evaluation criteria 7) Main types of language tests 8) Assessment of the role of the teacher with respect to the teaching context.

1047488 | Anglo-American Literature III-M2nd2nd6ENG

Educational objectives

A) Acquisition of a solid work methodology (critical analysis of current bibliographies, ability to work directly on literary texts, case studies) in relation to most recent research directions.

B) Knowledge of canonical and non-canonical stages of American literary history, of the key genres in a culture/tradition, of fundamental issues of the period(s) in exam.