History of English-Language Literature: History of British Literature 1 Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: History of English-Language Literature: History of British Literature 1
Module code: W1-FCDELS1-HL-WB1-2
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide students with an overview of British literature - from its origins (the Old English period) to the period of the restoration of the monarchy. The lectures present chronologically the main literary trends, genres and conventions characteristic of each era, as well as the most important works and authors, setting them in a historical and cultural context. The classes are dedicated to an in-depth analysis of selected literary texts from the periods discussed in the lectures.
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]
demonstrates an awareness of the impact of literary phenomena on the development of British cultural identities [K01]
 EL_K01 [1/5] EL_K04 [2/5]
identifies cause-and-effect relationships between successive periods in the history of British literature (from the Old English period to the Restoration) and the dominant literary movements of these periods; is able to logically present and justify the connections between historical, social, and cultural changes and the development of literary trends in Britain [U01]
 EL_U03 [1/5] EL_U04 [1/5]
is able to analyze and interpret texts of British literature (from the Old English period to the Restoration), taking into account their place and significance within a broader historical and cultural context [U02]
 EL_U03 [1/5] EL_U04 [2/5]
analyses and interprets key passages of literary works and uses them as arguments to support a chosen interpretation of the given text as an element of British culture [U03]
 EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U05 [1/5]
demonstrates foundational, comprehensive knowledge of British literature (from the Old English period to the period of the restoration of the monarchy); is familiar with its most representative texts and influential authors [W01]
 EL_W03 [4/5]
understands key correlations between cultural currents, social movements, historical phenomena, and their influence on the creation of specific works of British literature from the Old English period to the restoration of the monarchy [W02]
 EL_W02 [2/5] EL_W03 [4/5]
recognises the most important works of British literature and discerns in them the elements most characteristic of the eras and cultural movements they represent [W03]
 EL_W03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W02
lecture [W] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 U03 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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