Literary Theory: Module 2 - Introduction to Literary Studies 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Literary Theory: Module 2 - Introduction to Literary Studies 2
Module code: W1-FA-KX-S1-WL2-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course’s aim is to familiarize students with literary studies: its terminology, goals, development and methodology, with special emphasis on contemporary trends in research on the literary text. The lectures focus mainly on contemporary, 20th-century, theories of literature and approaches to literature, their historical and ideological contexts and the relations between literary studies and other areas of reflection in the humanities (e.g., philosophy, aesthetics, linguistics, anthropology, psychology and semiotics). The discussion classes aim at deepening students’ knowledge of selected terminology used in literary theory through the analysis of source texts lasses and application of these texts and theoretical tools to interpretations of literary works.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Literary Theory: Module 1 - Introduction to Literary Studies 1
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]
ss aware of the level of his/her knowledge and skills. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
is able to distinguish and describe the assumptions, claims and objectives of the most important currents in the field of theory and methodology of literary research. Is able to read and analyze a literary-theoretical text of intermediate difficulty. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_1]
 FA1_U01 [4/5] FA1_U02 [3/5] FA1_U03 [4/5]
understands the differences between the most important schools of literary theory (especially those of the 20th century). [KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_2]
 FA1_U04 [4/5]
is able to place trends in literary theory in a wider cultural and philosophical context of 20th-century humanities. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_3]
 FA1_U06 [4/5]
perceives literature from an interdisciplinary perspective, as part of broader cultural, social, and ideological discourse; can use the knowledge of literary studies to interpret literary texts. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_4]
 FA1_U04 [4/5] FA1_U11 [3/5]
has basic knowledge of the theory and methodology of literary research. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_1]
 FA1_W01 [4/5] FA1_W02 [4/5] FA1_W07 [4/5]
knows the most important philosophical and cultural contexts reflected in literary-theoretical trends. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_2]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W06 [4/5] FA1_W15 [3/5]
has the basic knowledge of the types of argumentation used by different schools of literary theory. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_3]
 FA1_W07 [4/5]
knows the ideas of the main representatives of literary studies. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_4]
 FA1_W08 [4/5]
is familiar with a broader lexicon of literary-theoretical terms; can define and use them. [KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_5]
 FA1_W09 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written or oral examination [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_1]
Written or oral examination evaluates the level of students’ assimilation and understanding of the course’s content relating to trends, significance and contexts of contemporary literary studies.
 KX-S1-TL2-W2_K_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_5
Test or tests [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_2]
Verification methods test the levels of students’ assimilation and understanding of the course’s content relating to trends, significance, and contexts of contemporary literary studies, with special emphasis on reading and interpretation practice.
 KX-S1-TL2-W2_K_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_5
Written assignments (optional) [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_3]
Verification methods test the levels of students’ assimilation and understanding of the course’s content relating to trends, significance, and contexts of contemporary literary studies, with special emphasis on reading and interpretation practice.
 KX-S1-TL2-W2_K_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_5
Control interview (optional) [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_4]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KX-S1-TL2-W2_K_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_U_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_1 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_2 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_3 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_4 KX-S1-TL2-W2_W_5
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 [KX-S1-TL2-W2_fs_1]
Issue- and overview-oriented lecture; audio-visual presentations; elements of interpretation and discussion.
 15
Assimilation of lecture content aiming at a deeper understanding of the issues addressed, also with the help of additional reading
 15 Written or oral examination [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_1]
practical classes [KX-S1-TL2-W2_fs_2]
Reading and analysis of theoretical texts; sample interpretations of literary works
 30
Preparation for class discussion about texts; preparation of written assignments (if applicable); additional reading; preparation for test or tests
 45 Test or tests [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_2] Written assignments (optional) [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_3] Control interview (optional) [KX-S1-TL2-W2_w_4]
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