Reading the World – Reading Literature Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: Reading the World – Reading Literature
Module code: W1-KU-N1-CSCL01
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the foundations of hermeneutics as the theory, methodology and practice of reading (and interpreting) a literary text understood as an act of cognitive, existential and ethical value. Demonstrating patterns of understanding readings of works is intended to give students a reading methodology to stimulate, support and guide their ability to pursue meaning in what ever they find themselves reading
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
participates intensively and consciously in the various forms of literary life [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K03 [4/5]
is able to present orally and in writing the results of his/her individual experience of a text; is able to analyse the interpretation of literary texts [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U08 [4/5] W1-K01SN_U09 [4/5]
is able to logically, coherently and substantively argue the views or position expressed, using the methodological approaches he/she has learned [U_02]
 W1-K01SN_U06 [4/5]
is familiar with basic theoretical literary terminology, has knowledge of the specifics of literary reading and is aware of the open character of a literary work [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [3/5]
is aware of the role of interpretation in creative and active participation in contemporary culture and rootedness in the traditions of national and universal culture [W_02]
 W1-K01SN_W07 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K_01 U_01 U_02 W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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