History of American Literature II 340-AS1-3SAM
The practical classes are a close reading of specific authors/texts, which leads to a deeper understanding of the processes governing American literature.
Studies’ profile: general academic.
Full-time studies.
Type of course: optional (M_8).
Field: Literary and cultural studies, Humanities, English Philology.
Year: 3rd.
Initial requirements: the student should have the knowledge of literary and cultural studies as well as the knowledge of the history, culture, and literature of English-speaking countries.
Number of didactic hours: 30h classes.
Didactic methods: text analysis, debate/discussion.
ECTS points: 4.
Students’ workload balance:
- Participation in classes: 30h
- Preparation / consultation / projects / test and preparation: 90h
Quantitative indicators:
- Student’s workload connected with classes which require assistance from the teacher: 1,5.
- Student’s workload connected with practical classes: 2,5.
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Term 2023:
The course is devoted to the study of the fantastic tradtion in American literature. By analyzing selected texts published in subsequent literary periods, students learn about the historical and literary processes that contributed to the formation of American fantastic literature in the 20th century. By analyzing texts published within the last 20 years, students learn about the current state of the American literary fantastic. |
Term 2024:
The course is devoted to the study of the fantastic tradtion in American literature. By analyzing selected texts published in subsequent literary periods, students learn about the historical and literary processes that contributed to the formation of American fantastic literature in the 20th century. By analyzing texts published within the last 20 years, students learn about the current state of the American literary fantastic. |
Term 2025:
The course is devoted to the study of the fantastic tradtion in American literature. By analyzing selected texts published in subsequent literary periods, students learn about the historical and literary processes that contributed to the formation of American fantastic literature in the 20th and 21st century. By analyzing texts published within the last 20 years, students learn about the current state of the American literary fantastic. |
Term 2026:
The course is devoted to the study of the fantastic tradtion in American literature. By analyzing selected texts published in subsequent literary periods, students learn about the historical and literary processes that contributed to the formation of American fantastic literature in the 20th and 21st century. By analyzing texts published within the last 20 years, students learn about the current state of the American literary fantastic. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
Term 2024: (in Polish) fakultatywne specjalizacyjne obligatory courses | Term 2025: (in Polish) fakultatywne specjalizacyjne obligatory courses | General: obligatory courses (in Polish) fakultatywne specjalizacyjne | Term 2026: (in Polish) fakultatywne specjalizacyjne obligatory courses | Term 2023: obligatory courses (in Polish) fakultatywne specjalizacyjne |
Mode
Learning outcomes
After the course the student knows:
KP6_WG3 - complex literary phenomena and contemporary theories explaining their cultural background and dependencies among them
KP6_WG8 - advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts based on tradition and theory of literary studies
KP6_WG10 - advanced terminology for description of cultural phenomena important in analysis of the English-language literature
KP6_WG11 historical and cultural conditioning of the English-speaking area
The student can:
KP6_UW3 - conduct an in-depth analysis of literary works applying philological methods allowing for the evaluation of their meaning in historical and cultural processes
KP6_UW4 - carry out a critical analysis and interpret various creations of culture using philological methods that make it possible to assess the importance of the texts in the historical and cultural process
KP6_UW8 - properly select sources and information derived from them in the field of literary studies as well as evaluate, critically analyse and synthesize this information
KP6_UK3 - communicate with various groups of interlocutors using specialised literary studies terminology including social-cultural components
KP6_UK4 - participate in debates in English – present, assess and discuss various opinions and positions
KP6_UO1 - coordinate group work
Student is aware of:
KP6_KK1 - critical assessment of content
KP6_KK2 - appreciation of the significance of knowledge in terms of solving theoretical and practical problems
KP6_KO5 - participating in cultural life in multiple forms
Methods of verification: observation of the student's activity during classes, presentation, written test with open and closed questions.
Assessment criteria
The course ends with a written test/evaluation (see the requirements below).
Bibliography
Paul Lauter - A Companion to American Literature and Culture (Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture, 2010).
Richard Gray - A History of American Literature (Blackwell Publishing, 2004).
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Term 2023:
Attebery, Brian. The Fantasy Tradition in American Literature. From Irving to Le Guin. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1980. |
Term 2024:
Attebery, Brian. The Fantasy Tradition in American Literature. From Irving to Le Guin. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1980. |
Term 2025:
Attebery, Brian. The Fantasy Tradition in American Literature. From Irving to Le Guin. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1980. |
Term 2026:
Attebery, Brian. The Fantasy Tradition in American Literature. From Irving to Le Guin. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1980. |
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