One of the general objectives of the cds is the advanced knowledge of two foreign literatures related to the two chosen languages, with particular attention to intercultural and transcultural dynamics, with the aim of honing the ability to interpret cultural phenomena, through the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.

The teaching of English Literature I is part of the training activities characterizing the "Foreign Literatures" sector and aims at the objective described above. Introduces the student to the knowledge and understanding of English literary culture through the reading of exemplary texts, analyzed with particular attention to intercultural dynamics; the student will also be introduced to the tools and methodologies of literary, cultural and historical analysis.

The student will be able to read and understand literary texts in the language by applying the tools and methodologies of analysis learned; he will also possess the communication skills necessary for the re-elaboration of disciplinary content.