Introduction to literary studies 1.S3.EP.54
Course objectives:
The course aims at familiarising students with the basic concepts and terms related to literary studies. During the classes students can get acquainted with the history of the development of European reflection on a literary work and basic problems of literary theory. Furthermore, the course enables students to discuss those issues in English and within the Anglo-American cultural context. The course frames literature as a product of culture and focuses on developing students' abilities to respond to and interpret literary texts. It is designed to broaden students' understanding of the human condition via discussion and critical analysis of literary works they are familiar with.
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Course content:
Features of literary works
Ways of reading literature
Development of literary theory
Essential concepts of literary analysis and interpretation
Literary genres: poetry, drama, prose
Analysis and interpretation of selected works of literature
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Methods of teaching: presentation, discussion, text analysis, group work, 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 read literature with increased competence and understanding of major theoretical notions (k_U01/P6S_UW)
3. Students are able to recognize a variety of literary genres and critically analyze literary texts. (k_U02/P6_UW)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes
Participation in class discussions: 25% of the final grade (1,2,3,)
Written assignments: 75% of the final grade (1,2,3)
Bibliography
Culler, Jonathan. Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.
Mays, Kelly J. The Norton Introduction to Literature. New York: W W NORTON, 2016.
Fordoński, K. English Literature. An Anthology for Students, Rebis, 2010.
Additional information
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