Introduction to Literary Studies Field of study: English Studies: Culture-Media-Translation
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025

Module name: Introduction to Literary Studies
Module code: W1-FCELS1-WL-1
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025
Semester: winter 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 course is to present selected terms related to the organisation of a literary work. The starting point is the most basic distinctions and classifications (e.g. epic/lyric/drama; poetry/prose), completed then with their more specific realisations and variations (e.g. narrative forms, stylistic devices, the rules for composition, literary fiction). It is also essential for this course to demonstrate that the theoretical aspects of literary studies have the organising and clarifying function rather than the normative one. Lectures focus on the introduction of literary terms. Classes include the analysis of source materials and their use in literary interpretation.
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]
is aware of their knowledge in the field of literary studies and their ability to analyze literary texts written in English, and strives to develop and enhance these competencies [K01]
 FC_K01 [2/5]
can read, understand and analyze a literary-theoretical text of intermediate difficulty and use the thus-acquired information in their own interpretation of a literary work [U01]
 FC_U04 [2/5]
knows and understands the most important categories, classifications and theoretical distinctions related to the organisation of the literary work [W01]
 FC_W02 [2/5]
is familiar with a lexicon of basic literary-theoretical terms; can define and use them [W02]
 FC_W02 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 W02
lecture [W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 W01 W02
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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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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