North American Literature I

Code:

MEAAM015

Acronym:

LNA1

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Anglo-American Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Anglo-American Studies

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EAAT	0	Course Programme	1	-	5,5	2
MEAA	10	Study Plan since 2007/2008	1	-	5,5	2

Teaching language

English

Objectives

The aim of this programme is to make students develop skills on the understanding of the naissance and existence of an American literature. On the other hande the programme will also disscuss some of the social, cultural and literary moments of the 19th and 20th centuries in America.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should acquire specific skills, theoretical information and concepts to develop a critical understanding and knowledge of the naissance and existence of an American literary canon. 

Working method

Presencial

Program

We will start with the study of THE SCARLET LETTER de Nathaniel Hawthorne as visions of denying and election, concerning an optimist understanding, both on condition human soul and on America itself. The students will also study and discuss Edgar Allan Poeas a recognizable voice in the context of the literary American "naissance" and on the birth of the Southern myth and Southern Gothicism. The second moment of this programme will examine two important literary moments of the 20th century in America: the "Second Flowering" and "The Southern Literary Renaissance".

Mandatory literature

Nathaniel Hawthorne; The Scarlet Letter
Edgar Allan Poe; "The Fall of the House of Usher"
F. Scott Fitzerald; The Great Gatsby
Eudora Welty; The Robber Bridegrrom

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-Pratical classes.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	50,00
Prova oral	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Students are expected to attend at least 2/3 of the seminar sessions

Calculation formula of final grade

Weighted average of the results : a) Active participation in seminar sessions 50% b) Oral work 50%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

Not applicable

Observations

Language of instruction: English