Contemporary Literary Theories 340-ON2-1TLA

KNOWLEDGE, the graduates know and understand
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
SKILLS, the graduate 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 a foreign language, 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_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_KR1 responsible fulfilling professional roles in light of social changes that include developing the output of the profession maintain work ethos
KP7_KR2 abiding and developing professional rules of ethics as well as acting in favor of those rules

Written test - multiple-choice test, filling in the gaps, matching terms with their definitions, etc., based on the list of issues given to students.
Grading scale according to the University Regulations

very good 5 A (at least 91%)
good plus 4,5 B (at least 81%)
good 4 C (at least 71%)
sufficient plus 3,5 D (at least 61%)
sufficient 3 E (at least 51%)
insufficient 2 F (below 51%)

The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, the third edition, 2018.
Lennard, Davis, J. The End of Normal. Identity in a Biocultural Era, 2013.
Ngai, Sianne. Ugly Feelings, 2005.
Robles, Mario Ortiz. Literature and Animal Studies, 2016.

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