Study-unit PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE IN THE U.S.A
| Course name | Philosophy and ethics of relationships |
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| Study-unit Code | A000420 |
| Curriculum | Filosofia ed economia civile |
| Lecturer | Alessandro Clericuzio |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | 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.” “Gli studenti e le studentesse con DSA/disabilità sono invitati a contattare il docente prima dell'esame Per informazioni sui servizi di supporto agli studenti con disabilità e/o DSA visita la paginahttp://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa |
| Learning verification modality | 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. |