Literary-Cultural Specialisation Classes 2 340-AS2-1LCS2
Studies’ profile: general academic.
Full-time studies.
Type of course: optional (M_5).
Field: Literary and cultural studies, Humanities, English Philology.
Year: 1st.
Initial requirements: the student should have the basic 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: 2.
Students’ workload balance:
- Participation in classes: 30h
- Preparation / consultation / projects / test and preparation: 30h
Quantitative indicators:
- Student’s workload connected with classes which require assistance from the teacher: 1,5.
- Student’s workload connected with practical classes: 0,5.
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Term 2023:
Selected aspects of Native American history, culture, and literature (including key critics and representatives). The aim of the course is to broaden students' knowledge and abilities in the areas of cultural and literary studies. During the course, students will explore new areas of research in these fields, improve interpretative abilities of literary and cultural works as well as discover connections between various cultural phenomenon. |
Term 2024:
Selected aspects of Native American history, culture, and literature (including key critics and representatives). The aim of the course is to broaden students' knowledge and abilities in the areas of cultural and literary studies. During the course, students will explore new areas of research in these fields, improve interpretative abilities of literary and cultural works as well as discover connections between various cultural phenomenon. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
Term 2024: (in Polish) specjalizacyjne elective courses | General: (in Polish) specjalizacyjne elective courses | Term 2023: obligatory courses |
Mode
Learning outcomes
After the course the student knows:
KP7_WG3 - complex literary phenomena and contemporary theories explaining their cultural background and dependencies among them
KP7_WG8 - advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts based on tradition and theory of literary studies
KP7_WG10 - advanced terminology for description of cultural phenomena important in analysis of the literature in a given language
KP7_WG11 - contemporary socio-cultural conditions of a given language area
The student can:
KP7_UW3 - conduct an in-depth analysis of literary works applying philological methods allowing for the evaluation of their meaning in historical and cultural processes
KP7_UW4 - conduct a critical analysis and interpretation of various works of culture applying philological methods allowing for the evaluation of their meaning in historical and cultural processes
KP7_UW7 - properly select sources and pieces of information available therein in the field of literary studies and make evaluations, critical analysis and synthesis of the pieces of information
KP7_UK3 - communicate with various groups of interlocutors using specialised literary studies terminology including social-cultural components
KP7_UK4 - conduct debates in English, present and evaluate various opinions and perspectives and discuss them
KP7_UK5 - use English in writing and in speech at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
KP7_UO1 - coordinate group work
KP7_UU1 - independently plan and conduct the process of self learning throughout their lifespan and direct others in this area
Student is aware of:
KP7_KK1 - critical assessment of content
KP7_KK2 - appreciation of the significance of knowledge in terms of solving theoretical and practical problems
KP7_KO3 - active participation in favor of preserving English-language heritage
KP7_KO4 - introducing new perspectives for tolerance, multicultural cooperation within a multireligious society
KP7_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
See the reading list appropriate for a particular academic year.
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Term 2023:
1.Sacvan Bercovitch (ed.), The Cambridge History of American Literature, CUP 2005. |
Term 2024:
1.Sacvan Bercovitch (ed.), The Cambridge History of American Literature, CUP 2005. |
Additional information
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