MA Seminar 340-AS2-2SEM10
The seminar is addressed to students interested in researching American issues related to, among others: representation, narration, history (stories), trauma and violence in American contemporary literature. Seminar participants will be encouraged to propose and develop their own topics. Students will learn about selected literary theories that they will be able to apply at work.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W02, K_W03, K_W07, K_W08, K_W09, K_W10
Student:
has in-depth knowledge of the sub-field the seminar relates to and its relationships with
other areas of the humanities, in particular philology (K_W02, K_W03K_W07),
knows the philological terminology at the advanced level, especially in terms of the subject
seminar (K_W03),
has an organized and in-depth knowledge of the methodology of (respectively) literary or linguistic research and is aware of the consequences of its practical application
(K_W07, K_W08),
knows and understands advanced analytical methods used in philology in the field
research related to the topic of the seminar (K_W09),
knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of copyright protection and has
awareness of the need to manage intellectual property resources (K_W10).
Skills
K_U01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U07, K_U09, K_U10, K_U12, K_U13, K_U14
Student:
can search, analyze, evaluate and select information with the use of spoken and written sources and issue critical judgments based on them (K_U01),
has in-depth research skills, including problem formulation and analysis
research, selection of research methods and tools, development and presentation of results, allowing for solving problems related to the subject of the seminar (K_U02),
can recognize and solve theoretical problems in the field of literary studies or
linguistics (K_U02),
can independently acquire knowledge and expand research skills in the field of literary studies and / or linguistics, following the guidance of a research tutor
(K_U03),
can correctly use philological terms and specialist terminology
in terms of the topic of the seminar (K_U02, K_U03),
has the ability to substantive justification of his interpretative theses using his own views and the views of other authors and to formulate conclusions
(K_U07, K_U09),
formulates, in speech and writing, interpretative theses and basic theoretical problems, using the appropriate terminology (K_U10),
has an in-depth ability to prepare an extensive written work in English, using basic theoretical approaches, terminology and sources
(K_U12),
can plan and organize independent work in a long period of time (K_U12),
has the in-depth ability to prepare oral presentations in English, z
using basic theoretical approaches and sources (K_U12, K_U14),
can edit texts and annotate them with footnotes and comments (K_U13),
can critically evaluate other people's written and oral statements (K_U13).
H2A_K01
H2A_K03
Social competences (attitudes)
K_K01, K_K04, K_K05
Student:
knows the scope of their knowledge and skills, especially in the sub-field covered by the seminar, understands the need for continuous training and professional development (K_K01),
define the priorities of his research and thesis (K_K04)
is open to new ideas and ready to reformulate his position (K_K05),
independently undertakes and initiates simple research activities (K_K05),
effectively organizes his work and critically assesses the degree of its advancement (K_K05),
is aware of the importance of the cultural heritage of the region, country and Europe in the scope relevant to the topic of the seminar and is aware of its own responsibility for its preservation
(K_K08).
Assessment criteria
Evaluation
preparation of the thesis
oral presentations of individual chapters of the work
Bibliography
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. Modern Language Association. Latest available editions.
Goldfarb, Alvin with Scott Walters and Edwin Wilson. Theatergoer's Guide: A McGraw-Hill Handbook for Students. McGrawHill, Inc. New York: 1994.
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