AJ15002 Americká literatura 1960 do současnosti

Filozofická fakulta
jaro 2013
Rozsah
0/2/0. 2 kr. (plus 2 za zk). Doporučované ukončení: zk. Jiná možná ukončení: z.
Vyučující
Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Tomáš Hanzálek
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky – Filozofická fakulta
Rozvrh
Út 10:50–12:25 K12 nerezervovat
Předpoklady
( AJ09999 Postupová zkouška || AJ01002 Anglický jazyk II ) && AJ04003 Úvod do literatury II
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 25 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/25, pouze zareg.: 0/25, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/25
Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
This course attempts to capture the cultural and literary diversity of American writing since the 1960s. Reading a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction, the course examines works by authors from different geographical regions, ethnic backgrounds, and literary traditions.
Class sessions will include a mini-lecture, audio-visual learning, and group and class discussions.
At the end of the course, students will: 1. Acquire a fuller appreciation of contemporary American literature and the cultural history of the United States. 2. Refine critical thinking and improve communication capabilities.
Osnova
  • Syllabus: Week 1, Feb 22/23: Introduction to course policies Section I: Identity Politics Week 2, Feb 29/March 1: Storytelling and Orality: Leslie Marmon Silko, “Yellow Woman” and N. Scott Momaday, from The Way to Rainy Mountain essay: Leslie Marmon Silko, “Language and Literature from a Pueblo Indian Perspective” response paper due Week 3, March 7/8: Ethnic Autobiography: Maxine Hong Kingston, The Woman Warrior essay: Christopher Newfield and Avery F. Gordon,“Multiculturalism’s Unfinished Business” response paper due Week 4, March 14/15: Cultural Heritage and Minority Discourse: Alice Walker, “Everyday Use” essay: Toni Morrison, Playing in the Dark response paper due Week 5, March 21/22: Growing Up Chicano/a: Denise Chavez, “The Last of the Menu Girls,” and Rudolfo Anaya, from Bless Me, Ultima essay: Antonia Castaňeda, "Language and Other Lethal Weapons" response paper due Section II: Social Concerns Week 6, March 28/29: Middle-class Family: John Updike, “Separating,” John Cheerver, “The Swimmer” Week 7, April 4/5: The Individual and Society: poetry by Adrienne Rich, Michael Harper, Sylvia Plath Week 8, April 11/12: reading week, no class Week 9, April 18/19: History and Place: David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars Section III: Genre and Textual Diversity Week 10, April 25/26: Contemporary Drama: David Mamet, “American Buffalo” essay: C. W. E. Bigsby, “All True Stories” Week 11, May 2/3: Nature Writing: Barbara Kingsolver, Annie Dillard, Gary Snyder Week 12, May 9/10: Postmodernism and Intertextuality: Ishmael Reed, Flight to Canada Week 13, May 16/17: 21st Century Perspective: McSweeney’s and students’choice
Literatura
  • The Heath anthology of American literature. Edited by Paul Lauter. 5th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006, xxii, 838. ISBN 0618532994. info
  • The Norton anthology of American literature. Edited by Nina Baym. 6th ed. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2003, s. 1071-19. ISBN 0393979008. info
Výukové metody
Class sessions will include a mini-lecture, audio-visual learning, and group and class discussions.
Metody hodnocení
Assessment: Students will write weekly response papers, a final essay, and participate actively in the group and class discussions. Assessment: class participation and discussions 20% response papers 30% final essay 50% Note: in order to be able to submit the final essay, students must pass all other activities in the continuous assessment.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Attendance: Since this course consists of literary seminars in which students’ participation is crucial, attendance is compulsory. Absences due to illness or family emergency must be documented in the study department. Assignment Guidelines: Participation and discussion: Students are expected to attend all classes and come prepared, having read all assigned materials. They should participate actively in both group and class discussions. Response papers: Objectives: to read primary texts critically and in detail: this activity facilitates a “focused” reading, it makes students notice details, underline key passage, think about the structure and composition of the text – simply “work with” the text rather than just “read” it; it also helps students prepare for class discussions; the format helps students write effectively, analytically, and to the point; Form: a short (1-2 double-spaced page max.) critical analysis of the primary readings; write two or three coherent paragraphs about your response to the primary text(s): no research involved at this stage, “only” your own ideas; choose an interesting aspect of the text (e.g. analysis of a character development, function of a setting, a symbol, a particular narrative strategy, etc.) and analyze this aspect; avoid plot summaries and descriptions, be analytical (always ask Why? What does this or that show us?); in most classes, you will be given 2-3 discussion questions to choose from Deadlines: bring a hard copy to class; it is appreciated if you can print on both sides; no late RPs will be accepted unless it is negotiated with the teacher. Final essays: Discussion questions will be made available during the semester Form: six pages minimum, double-spacing; include a heading, a title, page numbers, works cited at the end; Note: The format of ALL assignments in his course must follow the MLA documentation style (see MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition): double-spaced, proper heading, referencing in the text and correct format of bibliography; Plagiarism: Any attempt to plagiarize from whichever source and citing/paraphrasing unacknowledged sources will result in failing the assignment or the course.
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