AJ2RC_UVLI Úvod do studia literatury

Pedagogická fakulta
jaro 2018
Rozsah
0/0/12. 2 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (cvičící)
Garance
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.
Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury – Pedagogická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Jana Popelková
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra anglického jazyka a literatury – Pedagogická fakulta
Předpoklady
It is expected the students are acquainted with basic literary theory and practice, required at the Maturita level.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
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.
Osnova
  • 1. Topic: Paying attention to text I. Literature, its nature and function. 2. Paying attention to text II. Literary communication - ways of reading; the reader, the author and the literary work. 3. Critical Thinking I. Narrative and character - the story vs. narration, types of character 4. Critical Thinking II. Narrative and point of view. 5. The Writing Process I. 6. The Writing Process II.
Literatura
  • Wellek, René, Austin, Warren. Teorie literatury. Olomouc: Votobia, 1996. (Wellek, Rene and Austin Warren. Theory of Literature. London, 1949.)
  • Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 1984
Výukové metody
In this course students are to demonstrate understanding of selected literature, knowledge is to be level supported by discussions and advanced textbooks; such knowledge provides an underpinning for a field of work or vocation, personal development, and further studies to complete the first cycle; students are expected to apply the gained knowledge and understanding in future literary courses; students are to practice their ability to identify and use data to formulate responses to well-defined concrete and abstract problems; students are to be trained to communicate their understanding, as well as develop critical skills via various activities, they are expected to co-work with peers.
Metody hodnocení
PLEASE NOTE: The course is hands-on, based on activities rather than lecturing. You are expected to work both for and in the sessions. Evaluation: in-class activities, response papers response papers submitted according to set deadlines.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Reading. You are required to keep up with the reading for every class. You need to download and print out the readings from moodlinka as well as bring them to class. (All readings are available from moodlinka.) The knowledge of the reading material may be tested by quizzes and on the final exam. Writing. There will be several major writing assignments (typed, 1-page double-spaced, font 12) announced in class and posted on moodlinka. 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. Attendance. It is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions. This is a hands-on, discussion-based class. You, as an active participant, co-create its content. The content of the class thus requires your active presence in the class and cannot be simply learned from a distance. For the same reason, it is hardly possible for an absentee to catch up with everything at the end of the semester. If you are absent, you will find the next reading and homework on moodlinka. You are expected to catch up with all reading and homework by the next class. Participation. This is a discussion-based course. You are expected to come to class prepared and participate in class debates. Homework. Further homework may be assigned during the semester. Class etiquette. Lateness to class is disruptive to all and therefore should be avoided. For the same reason, cell phones need to be switched off. Email etiquette. All necessary information will be delivered in class and posted on moodlinka. Inquiries about your work can be voiced in class and also during my office hours. Inquiries via email thus need to be limited only to emergencies. I will check email once a day during the week, but not on weekends. Academic Honor and Academic Integrity. Students are not to perform any kind of scholastic dishonesty, including plagiarism. During the course of your study, you will be expected not to give or receive any unauthorized aid on academic work. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes scholastic dishonesty and to avoid it at all costs. Recommended Texts, and Selected Bibliography: Culler, Jonathan: Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. (Culler, Jonathan. Krátký úvod do literaturní teorie. Brno: Host, 2002.) Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 1984. Meyer, Michael: The Bedford Introduction to Literature.8th edition. Boston: Bedford St.Martin’s, 2008. Montgomery, Martin. Ways of Reading. London: Routledge, 1992 Wellek, René, Austin, Warren. Teorie literatury. Olomouc: Votobia, 1996. (Wellek, Rene and Austin Warren. Theory of Literature. London, 1949.)
Další komentáře
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Výuka probíhá každý týden.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2003, podzim 2004, podzim 2005, podzim 2006, podzim 2007, jaro 2008, jaro 2009, jaro 2010, jaro 2011, jaro 2012, jaro 2013, jaro 2014, jaro 2015, jaro 2016, jaro 2017, jaro 2019, jaro 2020.