Introduction to Literary studies 340-AR1-1ITLS
University Department/ Department Unit: Faculty of Philology, Chair of Neophilology
Specialization: English Studies
Level of studies: BA Studies
Form of studies: Stationary
Profile: General academic
Course type: Compulsory (M_7)
Year of studies/Semester: 1st year 1st semester
Initial requirements (i.e. a sequential system of classes and exams):
Prior to the course the students must be able to read basic text in English and know some literary terms
ECTS points: 1 point
Number of hours and organization of the course: 15h, a lecture
Students’ workload balance:
Participation in lectures: 7 x 2h + 1h = 15h
Test and preparation: 12h + 3h=15h
Quantitative indicators:
Student’s workload connected with classes which require assistance from the teacher: 15 h+3h=18h
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Term 2022:
The course introduces basic terms and concepts from the fields of narratology, rhetorical figures and figural language in order to prepare the students of literary/cultural studies to deepen their interpretative skills in the domain of literature. The lectures will also review some of the theories of literature such as feminism, psychoanalysis, eco-criticism or gender studies. |
Term 2023:
The course introduces basic terms and concepts from the fields of narratology, rhetorical figures and figural language in order to prepare the students of literary/cultural studies to deepen their interpretative skills in the domain of literature. The lectures will also review some of the theories of literature such as feminism, psychoanalysis, eco-criticism or gender studies. |
Term 2024:
The course introduces basic terms and concepts from the fields of narratology, rhetorical figures and figural language in order to prepare the students of literary/cultural studies to deepen their interpretative skills in the domain of literature. The lectures will also review some of the theories of literature such as feminism, psychoanalysis, eco-criticism or gender studies. |
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
1. Students have basic knowledge about specificity of literary studies: K_W04
2. Students identifiy main literary phenomena: K_W04
3. Students can show connections between literature with social, political and cultural phenomena: K_W04
4. Students can reconstruct the presented examples of literary analysis: K_W02
Skills:
5. Students can expand their knowledge on their own and develop basic analytic competence based on their classes: K_U02
6. Students can use basic literary terms, scientific paradigms and terms from the field of literary studies: K_U02
7. Students can use arguments connected with discussed problems, using views of the discussed artists and scientists. They can make their own conclusions and summaries: K_U08
Competence:
8. Students are tolerant towards the views of others and can engage in a critical dialogue: K_K05
9. Students are careful while expressing their views and take into account the feelings of other people.: K_K05
Assessment criteria
Final test with open and closed questions (min. 60% points to pass)
Bibliography
Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010.
Abrams, M. H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. 1999 (Seventh Edition)
Arystoteles. Poetyka. Wrocław: Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich 1989.
Culler, Jonathan. Literary Theory. A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2000.
Lodge, David. The Art of Fiction. New York: Penguin Books 1992.
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Term 2022:
Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. |
Term 2023:
Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. |
Term 2024:
Abbott, H. Porter. The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. |
Notes
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