Culture and Literature: Thematic Module 1 - Speculative Fiction Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Culture and Literature: Thematic Module 1 - Speculative Fiction
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-KL-M1-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The course provides an overview of the history of speculative fiction and the contemporary trends affecting the subgenres of this mode of literature. The course focuses on generic characteristics, world building, speculative fiction’s cross-generic significance, and speculative fiction’s presence in the literary canon. Particular attention is paid to the influence speculative fiction exerts on interactive entertainment industries. The detailed course syllabus is decided on by the instructor and includes interpretations of selected works from both the canon of speculative fiction and its most recent manifestations.
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
thinks creatively and can relate and apply the knowledge about literary genres discussed during the course to the analysis of other phenomena in a broader, non-literary, social and cultural contexts [SW-S1-KL-M1_K_1]
 FA1_K02 [3/5]
recognizes the level of their competences and knowledge; recognizes the necessity to activate and combine skills from various fields, and develops these skills independently, drawing on the accomplishments of related fields [SW-S1-KL-M1_K_2]
 FA1_K01 [3/5]
interprets critically literary texts representing the genres discussed during the course, applying knowledge of literary theory and philosophical and social thought, and taking into account the texts’ generic features, and their historical and cultural contexts [SW-S1-KL-M1_U_1]
 FA1_U03 [3/5] FA1_U06 [3/5] FA1_U20 [3/5]
analyzes the intertextual dimensions of literary works, as well as the artistic conventions on which they are based, recognizing the characteristics of these texts which are inherent in interactive entertainment [SW-S1-KL-M1_U_2]
 FA1_U03 [3/5] FA1_U04 [3/5]
applies appropriate literary terminology in written assignments or presentations, presenting original interpretations of selected literary works [SW-S1-KL-M1_U_3]
 FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
recalls knowledge pertaining to the methodologies of literary text interpretation; recalls knowledge of generic markers of the discussed genres [SW-S1-KL-M1_W_1]
 FA1_U03 [2/5] FA1_U05 [2/5] FA1_U09 [2/5]
recalls knowledge of the development of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other subgenres of speculative fiction; is aware of the historical and cultural contexts accompanying the transformations of these genres [SW-S1-KL-M1_W_2]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W05 [2/5]
recalls knowledge of the major artistic trends within the genres discussed during the course; identifies the major authors and works of the discussed genres [SW-S1-KL-M1_W_3]
 FA1_W12 [2/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
identifies selected critical and theoretical texts relating to selected genre fiction [SW-S1-KL-M1_W_4]
 FA1_W04 [3/5] FA1_W07 [3/5] FA1_W08 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Student presentations or writtens assignments [SW-S1-KL-M1_w_1]
assessment of students analytical skills based on student presentations or individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms
 SW-S1-KL-M1_K_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_K_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_3 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_3 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_4
Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-KL-M1_w_2]
assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 SW-S1-KL-M1_K_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_K_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_U_3 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_1 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_2 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_3 SW-S1-KL-M1_W_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [SW-S1-KL-M1 _fs_1]
class-based discussions and analyses of selected texts and issues outlined in the course syllabus; formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues
 30
reading assignments; own research in preparation for the in-class discussions; student presentations and/ or written assignments
 50 Student presentations or writtens assignments [SW-S1-KL-M1_w_1] Control interview (optional) [SW-S1-KL-M1_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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