(in Polish) History of British and Irish literature 1
General data
Course ID: | 1.2.5-W1-HL1 |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
09.0
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Course title: | (unknown) |
Name in Polish: | History of British and Irish literature 1 |
Organizational unit: | Faculty of Philology |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Studia niestacjonarne |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
(not available)
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Language: | (unknown) |
Full description: |
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 Mgr 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 mgr S. Kuźnicki: slavekkk@wp.pl dr S. Nicieja: stann@uni.opole.pl |
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