AJ2BK_UVLI Introduction to Literature

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course is an introduction to thinking and writing about literature. Foremost, we will read and discuss a wide variety of texts. In our discussions, we will focus on how we, as readers, can approach these texts creatively and independently so that we become empowered by literature - for example, by becoming the co-creators of meaning. In order to reach that goal, we will start assembling the basic toolbox of an empowered reader: we will learn how to pose effective questions and lead a discussion about literature, how to employ the tools of critical analysis, use the basic terms of literary theory and criticism, and be comfortable with the conventions of academic discourse. We will also practice essential writing skills, such as explication or comparison and contrast.
Syllabus
  • 1. INTRODUCTION. REQUIREMENTS LITERARY MOVEMENTS LITERARY PERIODS LITERARY TERMS 2. THEORETICAL APPROACHES SHAKESPEARE'S SONNET XX (QUEER) SCHOLARLY PAPER STRUCTURE OF THE NOVEL 3. GILMAN'S YELLOW WALLPAPER (SEXUAL DIFFERENCES) WYATT'S SONNET: WHOSO LIST TO HUNT (SEXUAL DIFFERENCES) 4. HAMLET (PSYCHOANALYSIS, CULTURAL MATERIALISM) 5. DYLAN THOMAS' A REFUSAL TO MOURN THE DEATH (DECONSTRUCTION) 6. GOLDING'S LORD OF THE FLIES (NOVEL ANALYSIS UPLOAD!)
Literature
    required literature
  • Klarer Mario. An Introduction to Literary Studies
    recommended literature
  • BENNETT, Andrew and Nicholas ROYLE. An introduction to literature, criticism and theory. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson, 2004, viii, 344. ISBN 0582822955. info
Teaching methods
Reading. You are required to keep up with the reading for every class. You need print out the readings from moodlinka as well as bring them to class. The knowledge of the reading material may be tested by quizzes and on the final exam. Writing. There will be 2 major writing assignments (typed, 1-page double-spaced, font 12) announced in class. You are required to submit a hard copy (not just email) on time and be able to discuss your writing in class. Papers will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Late papers may result in a lower final grade.
Assessment methods
The course is hands-on, based on activities rather than lecturing. You are expected to work both for and in the sessions. Evaluation:class activities, mood-link-a, written test The test will be based on the range of topics discussed in the lectures.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every other week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1920
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014.
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