Littératures nord-américaines
Présentation
Introduction to North-American literature
Survey of American Literature : genres and authors. The course will include compulsory readings for the lectures (Irving, Poe, Whitman, Dickinson…) and guided text commentary in the classes.
Compulsory Reading (on moodle)
Dickinson, E., Poems, 1859-1861
Irving, W., “Rip van Winkle”, 1819
Poe, E.A., ?
Suggested Reading
Elliot, E., The Cambridge introduction to early American literature 810.9 ELL
Lauter, P., The Heath Anthology of American Literature, 810.0 HEA
Compétences visées
- Critically read and analyze literary texts
- Establish a clear thesis and back it up with concrete examples
- Explore ideas in a formal way in writing and in oral presentations