Culture and Literature 3 – Thematic Modules (elective), Thematic Module 3 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Culture and Literature 3 – Thematic Modules (elective), Thematic Module 3
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S1-KL3-M3-5
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module’s purpose is to expand the knowledge of culture and literature acquired in the 4th semester of studies (History of American literature). The classes offer a detailed presentation and analysis of American literature and culture of a particular period or a selected trend, genre or motif present in American literature. The lectures introduce a critical and literary perspective and present a socio-cultural context of the relevant literature. The classes aim at providing a detailed analysis and interpretation of particular texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module History of the Literature of English Speaking Countries: Module 3 - History of American Literature
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
can creatively and constructively participate in content-focused discussions about cultural and literary phenomena of English-speaking countries within the scope covered in the course. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_1]
 FA1_K02 [2/5]
is aware of relations between the literature, culture and history of English-speaking countries and of their place and role in the European context. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_2]
 FA1_K05 [4/5]
can identify and use the terminology of literary and cultural studies related to the history of English literatures. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_1]
 FA1_U05 [3/5] FA1_U11 [3/5]
can identify and locate English literary texts in their historical and cultural contexts; identifies in these texts features characteristic of a specific literary and cultural period. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_2]
 FA1_U06 [3/5]
identifies linguistic registers related to the topics discussed in the course and uses literary-critical terminology to analyze texts (literary and theoretical); can independently select relevant information in the process of examining problems [KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_3]
 FA1_U04 [3/5] FA1_U06 [3/5] FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U18 [3/5]
has knowledge of chosen problems in English cultures and literatures. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_1]
 FA1_W04 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5] FA1_W09 [3/5] FA1_W10 [3/5]
recognizes phenomena characteristic of and determining the development of English literatures; knows representative and influential authors and their works. [KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_2]
 FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W13 [2/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_1]
Written examination of students' knowledge and skills.
 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_3 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_2
OR Essay or essays, or other written assignments [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_2]
Written examination of students' knowledge and skills.
 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_3 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_2
Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_3]
Oral evaluation of the level of students’ preparation for class discussion, carried out while the course is in progress. This evaluation may concern knowledge of the assigned text and of the problems discussed in earlier meetings.
 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_K_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_2 KM-S1-KL3-M3_U_3 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_1 KM-S1-KL3-M3_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [KM-S1-KL3-M3_fs_1]
Lecture delivered in English (with the support of audio-visual materials)
 15
Student's own work with materials supplied in the lecture and notes from the lecture. Preparation for test or tests.
 10 Test or tests [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_1] OR Essay or essays, or other written assignments [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_2]
practical classes [KM-S1-KL3-M3_fs_2]
Reading of texts (primary materials). Pair- and group work. Panel discussion
 30
Reading of source texts (primary materials). Preparation for class discussion by reading and analysis of assigned theoretical materials. Preparation for presentations in class. Preparation for test or tests or preparation of written essay or essays.
 30 Test or tests [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_1] OR Essay or essays, or other written assignments [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S1-KL3-M3_w_3]
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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