AJ04000 Introduction to Literary Studies I (Lecture)

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Stephen Paul Hardy, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Horáková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Michael Matthew Kaylor, PhD. (lecturer)
PhDr. Filip Krajník, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Jeffrey Alan Smith, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Monday 15:50–17:25 C33
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( AJ04001 Intro. to Literary Studies I )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 200 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/200, only registered: 0/200
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course description: This course consists of alternating lectures and seminars that encourage students to engage in literary research and analysis. The lectures provide students with an introduction to literary histories, movements, contexts and approaches to literary texts. The seminars function as more practical insights into analyzing literary texts and writing critical research papers about them. They are based on discussions and group work.
Course objectives: 1. To learn the methods of conducting library research and working with primary and secondary sources. 2. To acquire the techniques needed for literary analysis and writing academic essays. 3. To refine critical thinking about literature and achieve a deeper understanding of how literature affects us and how it enriches our perception of the world.
Syllabus
  • 1. Doc. Michael M. Kaylor: Introduction the Study of Literature
  • 2. Dr. Filip Krajník: Elizabethan Drama
  • 3. Doc. Michael M. Kaylor: Romantic Poetry
  • 4. Dr. Bonita Rhoads: Gothic Novel
  • 5. Dr. Stephen Hardy: Victorian Novel
  • 6. Dr. Jeffrey A. Smith: American Renaissance
Literature
    required literature
  • Barnet, Sylvan, et al. A short Guide to Writing About Literature
    not specified
  • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, ýth Edition
Teaching methods
The lectures take place once in two weeks, they are complemented by tutorials/seminars taking place in alternate weeks.
Assessment methods
Assessment: Students must prepare for all classes, especially for the seminars. The assigned texts must be read before the class so that students can engage actively in discussions and other continuous assessment. Written assignments must be submitted in the correct format and on time. 1 credit (zápočet) is given at the end of the lecture series, 2 credits for the exam at the end of the seminar series. Final mark: class performance 30%; Ass 1 30%; Ass 2 40%. Points out of 100; 60% pass/fail line. Evaluation scale: A 100-85; B 84-80; C-79-75; D-74-70; E 69-60; F (fail) 59-0.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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