(in Polish) History of British and Irish literature 1

obligatory courses

Module 3

Literature 1

ECTS code

1.2.5-D1-M3

Hours

60 ECTS points

6 Final requirement

Credit(grade) Year

I Semester

1 Form

obligatory Language

English Prerequisites

none

Provider

University of Opole / Faculty of Philology / Institute of English Studies

Studies

Subject Degree Organization Profile Major/Specialty

English Philology BA Full time Academic 1. English and Cultural Studies

2. English and Spanish

3. Translation Studies

4. Business English

Courses in the module

Course name

History of British and Irish Literature 1 ECTS code

1.2.5-D1-HL1

Form

class Hours

30 ECTS points

3 Instructor

Dr S. Kuźnicki

Introduction to Literary Studies 1.2.5-D1-WL class 30 3 Dr S. Nicieja

Forms of evaluation of effects (see below for types of effects)

Test (1,2,3,4,5)

Preparing a presentation (1,4,6,7,8,10)

Preparing a group discussion (8,11)

Preparing an individual speech (9,12)

Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity

Meetings in a classroom

Exercises

Group work

Discussions

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

History of British and Irish Literature

1 ECTS point - 30 hours of meetings

1 ECTS point- 10 hours of preparing for classes, 15 hours of tutorials

1 ECTS point -25 hours of preparing for a test and speech

Introduction to Literary Studies

1 ECTS point - 30 hours of meetings

1 ECTS point- 10 hours of preparing for classes, 15 hours of tutorials

1 ECTS point -25 hours of preparing for a test and speech

Course description

The module is devoted to general information concerning literary studies (basic concepts and strategies), and the history of English literature from its beginnings to the end of the 18th century.

Course objectives

The purpose of the course is to present the most important literary categories and terms. Students learn how to analyse and interpret literary texts. Furthermore, they get familiar with the development of English literature from its beginnings to the end of the 18th century.

Course content

History of British and Irish Literature 1

1. Old English and medieval poetry (The Wanderer, The Dream of the Rood, Caedmon’s Hymn, Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales)

2. English Renaissance (sonnets by Thomas Wyatt, William Shakespeare and others, Christopher Marlowe – Dr. Faustus, William Shakespeare – The Tempest)

3. John Milton and metaphysical poetry (John Donne, George Herbert)

4. Neoclassicism (John Wilmot, Aphra Behn, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe)

5. Pre-romanticism (Graveyard School of Poetry, William Blake)

Introduction to Literary Studies

1. Literary genres: drama, verse, prose fiction

2. Development of poetry

3. Stanza, line, rhyme, rhythm

4. Development of fiction

5. Development of drama

6. Figures of speech

Reading list

A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):

A.1. used in class

The Norton Anthology of English Literature.

The Oxford Anthology of English Literature.

Baldick, Ch., Literary Terms.

Cuddon, J.A., Dictionary of Literary Terms.

A.2. used for self-study

Culler, J., Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction.

Daiches, D., A Critical History of English Literature.

Głowiński, M., Słownik terminów literackich.

Montgomery, M., The Ways of Reading.

Sanders, A., The Short Oxford History of English Literature.

Zbierski, H., Historia literatury angielskiej.

B. supplementary reading

Effects

Knowledge

Students:

1. are familiar with basic concepts concerning literary studies and the place and meaning of literary studies in the field of other academic disciplines (K_W05, K_ W08, K_W11)

2. understand the genealogy and historical development of particular literary concepts (K_W13, K_W16)

3. possess knowledge of Anglo-Saxon literature and English literature to the end of the 18th century (K_W09)

4. know basic methods of interpreting literary texts in various literary periods (K_W14)

Skills

Students have:

5.the ability to recognise and describe various categories and conventions in the field of literary studies (K_U06)

6. the ability to use particular literary theories and concepts (K_U04)

7.the ability to search for, analyse, and implement information with the use of various sources and methods (K_U01)

8. the ability to present valid arguments and conclusions (K_U07)

Social competences

Students:

9. understand the need for life-long learning (K_K01)

10. can set priorities connected with literary research (K_K08)

11.can cooperate with others and work in a group (K_K04)

12. take part in cultural life (K_K14)

Contact

dr S. Kuźnicki: skuznicki@uni.opole.pl

dr S. Nicieja: stann@uni.opole.pl

Graduate knows and understands:

- the place and significance of philological science among humanities and social sciences, its nature and its methodological difference and the directions of its development

- theories, methodology and general and detailed terminology of linguistics, literature and culture studies

- methods of analysis and interpretation of texts and culture products, within selected traditions, theories and research schools in linguistics, literature and culture studies

- fundamental dilemmas of modern philology in terms of its research and application for solving social problems

- the basic economic, legal and other considerations, and concepts connected with philological research and its application

Graduate can:

- use their philological knowledge - formulate and solve complex and unusual problems concerning the use of language as well as linguistic, literature and cultural knowledge, and perform tasks in not fully predictable conditions thanks to proper selection of sources and information drawn from them, evaluation, critical analysis and synthesis of that information

- formulate and analyse research problems, choose methods and tools for solving them, using knowledge of linguistics, literature and culture studies (with the possibility of taking into account the knowledge of related sciences)

- recognize texts and other creations of culture and carry out their critical analysis and interpretation with the use of standard philological methods allowing for an assessment of their relevance and impact in the historical and cultural process

- take part in a debate - present and evaluate different opinions and positions in terms of philology and discuss them

- use the knowledge and experience associated with the selected philological speciality (skills are specified in a separate list of speciality learning outcomes)

Graduate is ready to:

- critically assess their philological knowledge and recognize the importance of knowledge of the language in solving cognitive practical problems

- fulfil social obligations to and co-organise actions for social environment, initiate actions for public interest, think and act resourcefully

- participate in cultural life and use its various forms

- function competently, responsibly and ethically within the area defined by the selected philological speciality (social competencies specified in a separate list of speciality learning outcomes)