Specialisation Classes: Literary and Cultural Studies 3 340-AT2-2LCS3
Studies’ profile: General academic.
Full-time studies. Second-degree studies
Type of course: Mandatory (GZ_4).
Academic discipline: Literary and cultural studies, Humanities
Year II of MA program, Semester II
30 hours, seminar
Didactic methods: debate, the analysis of texts of culture, problem-based learning, lecture-based learning
ECTS points: 2 ECTS
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Term 2023:
The course covers issues in contemporary literary and cultural studies. Among many, it will revolve around the question of future of literature, the limits of artistic representation, literary canon, ecocriticism and posthumanism. |
Term 2024:
The course covers issues in contemporary literary and cultural studies. Among many, it will revolve around the question of future of literature, the limits of artistic representation, literary canon, ecocriticism and posthumanism. |
Term 2025:
Studies’ profile: General academic. Didactic methods: debate, the analysis of texts of culture, problem-based learning, lecture-based learning |
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Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Term 2024: | Term 2025: | Term 2023: |
Type of course
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE, the graduates know and understand:
KP7_WG3: complex literary phenomena and contemporary theories within Anglophonce culture explaining their cultural background and dependencies among them
KP7_WG8: advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts of Anglophone culture based on tradition and theory of literary studies
KP7_WG10: advanced terminology for description of cultural phenomena important in analysis of Anglophone literature
KP7_WG11: contemporary socio-cultural conditions of Anglophone countries
KNOWLEDGE, the graduates know and understand:
KP7_UW3: conduct an in-depth analysis of literary works of Anglophone culture 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 Anglophone 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 relevant to the analysis of texts of Anglophone culture
KP7_UK3: communicate with various groups of interlocutors using specialised literary studies terminology relevant to the Anglophone culture including social-cultural components
KP7_UK4: conduct debates in a foreign language on the texts of Anglophone culture, present and evaluate various opinions and perspectives and discuss them
KP7_UK5: use the leading foreign language 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
SOCIAL SKILLS, the graduate is capable of:
KP7_KO3: active participation in favor of preserving regional, national and European cultural heritage
KP7_KO4: Introducing new perspectives for tolerance, multicultural cooperation within a multireligious society
KP7_KO5: participating in cultural life in multiple forms
KP7_KK1: critical assessment of contenT
KP7_KK2: Appreciation of the significance of knowledge in terms of solving theoretical and practical problems
Assessment criteria
graded credit
Attendance is mandatory. One unexcused absence is allowed without the need to make up for it during consultations. All other absences (both excused and unexcused) must be made up during consultations. The number of hours of absence qualifying for failure of the course - over 50% (excused hours are not counted).
Regardless of the reason for absence, students are required to achieve all the learning outcomes specified in the study program.
Bibliography
See the reading list appropriate for a particular academic year.
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Term 2023:
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (7th ed.) (vol. A-E) The Northon Anthology of Theory and Criticism (1st ed.) articles from the press and academic journals, video materials |
Term 2024:
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (7th ed.) (vol. A-E) The Northon Anthology of Theory and Criticism (1st ed.) articles from the press and academic journals, video materials |
Term 2025:
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (7th ed.) (vol. A-E) T. Wolfe and E. W Johnson. 1973. The New Journalism, Harper & Row. M. Weingarten. 2006. The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight, Three Rivers Press. articles from the press and academic journals, video materials |
Notes
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Term 2023:
The evaluation is based on a presentation / an essay and active participation in class. 2 absences allowed |
Term 2024:
The evaluation is based on a presentation / an essay and active participation in class. 2 absences allowed |
Term 2025:
The evaluation is based on a presentation / an essay and active participation in class. |
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