Literary Theory: Module 4 - Literary Theory Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Literary Theory: Module 4 - Literary Theory
Module code: W1-FA-KJ-S1-TL-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course is to offer in-depth reflections on the cultural context and significance of contemporary literary theory. The course focuses on the twentieth-century and the most recent developments but includes historical references. On the example of selected philosophical and/or social and/or political and/or aesthetic problems, the course addresses and examines the position of literary theory and critical/interpretative practices within contemporary humanities.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Literary Theory: Module 3.
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]
has literary-theoretical awareness which can be used to assimilate knowledge from other areas of contemporary humanities. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [2/5]
has awareness of the role of literary-theoretical interpretation and reflection in the process of culture’s development. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_2]
 FA1_K03 [2/5]
has awareness of the relations between literary theory and other areas of social life. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_3]
 FA1_K02 [3/5]
can identify relations between the theoretical dimension of the discipline and cultural practices. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_1]
 FA1_U03 [4/5]
can identify relations between literary theory and specific interpretation practices. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_2]
 FA1_U04 [4/5]
can apply the acquired literary-theoretical knowledge in interpretations of cultural phenomena. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_3]
 FA1_U03 [4/5]
knows the most essential contemporary trends in literary theory [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_1]
 FA1_W04 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
knows the cultural and philosophical context necessary for an adequate understanding of the course’s content. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_2]
 FA1_W06 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
has awareness of the interdisciplinary character of contemporary literary theory. [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_3]
 FA1_W02 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_w_1]
Written or oral assessment of students’ knowledge and understanding of the cultural context and significance of contemporary theory of literature
 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_1 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_2 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_K_3 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_1 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_2 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_U_3 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_1 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_2 KJ-S1-TL4-TL_W_3
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 [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_fs_1]
Issue- and overview-oriented lecture; audio-visual presentation; elements of interpretation and discussion
 15
Assimilation and better understanding of lecture content, assisted by reading of additional materials
 35 Examination [KJ-S1-TL4-TL_w_1]
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