Introduction to literary studies 1.S3.EP.53
Course objectives:
The course aims at familiarizing students with the basic concepts and terms related to literary studies. The lecture gives students knowledge of history of the development of European reflection on a literary work and basic problems of literary theory. The lecture frames literature as a product of culture and focuses on providing students with the knowledge of terminology and concepts important in analyzing literary works. r
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Course content:
What is literature
Approaches to literature
Literary theory - historical overview
Basic concepts of literary analysis and interpretation
Literary genres: poetry, drama, prose
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Methods of teaching: lecture, multi-media presentations, ICT tools/e-learning option if needed
Supplementary literature
Mode
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019:
Knowledge:
1. Students demonstrate an understanding of periodization, theme, genre,
motif, and other basic notions related to the study of literaturel(k_W02/P6S_WG)
Skills:
2. Students are able to recognize a variety of literary genres and analyze literary texts using appropriate concepts and terminology. (k_U02/P6_UW)
Assessment criteria
Written end-of-semester exam
Grading criteria:
60% - 70% - 3.0 (barely adequate knowledge; numerous errors)
71% - 75% - 3.5 (adequate knowledge; some errors)
76% - 85% - 4.0 (above average knowledge; few errors)
86% - 90% - 4.5 (superior knowledge; few language errors)
91% - 100% - 5.0 (superior knowledge; no errors)
Bibliography
Booth, A. ed. The Norton Introduction to Literature, Norton, 2010
Cuddon, J.A. Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory, Penguin, 2000.
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