Literary Theory: Module 1 - Introduction to Literary Studies 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017

Module name: Literary Theory: Module 1 - Introduction to Literary Studies 1
Module code: 02-FA-NX-S1-TL-WL-2
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
Introduction to Literary Studies is a survey of literary theories and methodologies since the beginning of the 20th century. Its focus is on trends, ideas and critical schools in England and America (e.g., New Criticism, Neo-Aristotelian School, mythographic studies) in the broad context of European theories and movements (hermeneutics, Russian Formalism, structuralism, literary semiotics, psychoanalytical theory and criticism, archetypal criticism, phenomenology, poststructuralism). Much emphasis is put on the interrelations of literary scholarship with other disciplines (philosophy, aesthetics, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, semiotics) and on the ideological foundations of some of the trends. The purpose of the course is not only to provide students with basic knowledge in literary theory, but also to develop their critical faculty in dealing with various cultural discourses.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
Knows the main ideas of the representatives of Literature Studies. [NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W4]
 FA1_W08 [2/5]
Knows the basic terminology in the field of Literature Studies. [NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W5]
 FA1_W09 [2/5]
Is aware of his/her own knowledge and skills. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_K1]
 FA1_K01 [3/5]
Perceives the literature in a interdisciplinary way, as a part of wider cultural, social and ideological discourse. Is able to use his/her knowledge of literary theory to interpret literary texts. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U_]
 FA1_U04 [1/5] FA1_U11 [3/5]
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 analyse a text on the theory of literature. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U1]
 FA1_U01 [4/5] FA1_U02 [3/5] FA1_U03 [2/5]
Understands the differences between the most important schools of literary theory (especially those of the 20th century). [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U2]
 FA1_U04 [2/5]
Is able to perceive the literary theory currents in a wider context of culture and philosophy of the 20th century. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U3]
 FA1_U06 [2/5]
Has the basic knowledge of the theory and methodology of literary research as well as the most important trends in Literature Studies. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W1]
 FA1_W01 [3/5] FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W07 [3/5]
Knows the most important philosophical and cultural context reflected in the literary theory trends. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W2]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W06 [2/5]
Has the basic knowledge of the reasoning employed by each Literature Studies school. [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W3]
 FA1_W07 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Sprawdzian pisemny na koniec semestru [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_1]
An test evaluating the knowledge acquired and the skills developed during the class.
 NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W4 NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W5 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_K1 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U_ NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U1 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U2 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U3 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W1 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W2 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_W3
Praca pisemna [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_2]
Written assignment testing theoretical knowledge and interpretation skills.
 NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W4 NX-S1-TL-W-2L_W5 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U_ NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U1 NX-S1-TL-WL-2_U2
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 [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_fs_1]
a lecture
 15
Analysis and assimilation of the materials covered during the class, additional reading assignment. Final test preparation.
 15 Sprawdzian pisemny na koniec semestru [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_1] Praca pisemna [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_2]
practical classes [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_fs_2]
Presentation of theoretical assumptions of the texts covered during the class. Discussion of texts from the theory of literature and literary criticism. Sample interpretations of literary texts.
 30
Preparation of texts covered during the class. Reading assigned texts. Final test preparation.
 30 Sprawdzian pisemny na koniec semestru [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_1] Praca pisemna [NX-S1-TL-WL-2_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
summer semester 2017/2018 Culture and Literature: Module 2, Introduction to Literary Studies [02-FA-NX-S1-TL-WL-2] (no information given)