AJ15002 American Literature: 1945 to the Present

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Prajznerová, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D.
Timetable
Tue 8:20–9:55 G23
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ09999 Qualifying Examination && AJ04003 Intro. to Literary Studies II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course attempts to capture the rich cultural diversity of US writing since the Second World War. Reading a variety of genres, we will examine works by authors from different geographical regions and ethnic backgrounds, including Sandra Cisneros, Louise Erdrich, Ernest Gains, david guterson, Toni Morrison, Tomás Rivera, and Eudora Welty. The structure of the course is designed to question the boundary between mainstream and minority authors. While emphasizing the individuality of voices within the particular group, the readings explore cultural difference in contemporary US literature. Critical readings on the perspectives offered by new historicism, post-colonialism, and feminism will also be incorporated.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Class sessions will include lecture, audio-visual learning, student presentations, and discussion. Assessment: Students will keep a reading journal, give an oral presentation, and write a research paper.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Spring 2001, Autumn 2001, Spring 2002, Autumn 2002, Spring 2003, Autumn 2003, Spring 2004, Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020.
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