AJ2RC_UVLI Introduction to Literature

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/12. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, 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
Prerequisites
It is expected the students are acquainted with basic literary theory and practice, required at the Maturita level.
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.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to
- pose effective questions and lead a discussion about literature
- employ the tools of critical analysis
- use the basic terms of literary theory and criticism
Syllabus
  • 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.
Literature
  • Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: MLA, 1984
  • Wellek, René, Austin, Warren. Teorie literatury. Olomouc: Votobia, 1996. (Wellek, Rene and Austin Warren. Theory of Literature. London, 1949.)
Teaching methods
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.
Assessment methods
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, tasks in moodlinka submitted according to set deadlines.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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