Literatures in English 1 (Elective) Field of study: English Studies: Interactive Entertainment Design and Game Studies (SPRINT-WRITE)
Programme code: W1-S1FD25.2025

Module name: Literatures in English 1 (Elective)
Module code: W1-FCDELS1-L-MW1-3
Programme code: W1-S1FD25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is devoted to literature in English from its beginnings through the end of the 18th century, with particular emphasis on analysis, interpretation, and the formulation of independent readings using specific concepts and theoretical frameworks. The aim of the module is to develop critical thinking, argumentation, and the ability to read literary texts attentively in terms of their structure, meanings, and context. Students choose from a selection of courses offered within the module, which present a variety of interpretive approaches and may focus on selected periods, movements, or issues characteristic of literature before the 19th century. Classes include reading, text analysis, work with cultural and historical contexts, discussion, and the application of interpretive tools.
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 openness to cultural and ideological diversity present in anglophone literatures and appreciates the role of literature as a tool for intercultural dialogue and reflection on contemporary social issues [K01]
 FD_K04 [3/5]
analyzes and interprets selected types of literary texts from the period up to the end of the 18th century, taking into account their meanings and context [U01]
 FD_U02 [3/5] FD_U04 [3/5] FD_U05 [2/5]
identifies and analyzes the generic, formal, and stylistic features of literary texts up to the end of the eighteenth century [U02]
 FD_U04 [2/5] FD_U08 [2/5]
applies relevant concepts and interpretive frameworks when working with literary texts and formulates coherent and well-supported arguments in both spoken and written form [U03]
 FD_U04 [3/5] FD_U06 [2/5] FD_U08 [2/5]
is familiar with selected literary forms, genres, and phenomena characteristic of literature in English up to the end of the 18th century and understands their connections to historical and cultural contexts [W01]
 FD_W03 [3/5] FD_W04 [2/5] FD_W05 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [c] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
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 W01
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
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
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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