Literary interpretations 1

obowiązkowe

studia pierwszego stopnia

English Philology

semestr 2

studia stacjonarne

profil akademicki

obowiązkowe

Realizowany w sali

Introduction to literary studies

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

total number of ECTS: 3

1 ECTS – 30 hours: participation in classes,

2 ECTS – 45 hours: preparation (reading) + 15 hours: consultations

Course description:

Throughout the course students will read a broad range of literary texts written in English in different genres and in different historical periods. They will learn to discuss them applying various interpretive tools used in the study of literature. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the notion of literature and its historical mutability; they will develop their interpretive skills, and hone their speaking and writing skills. They will become familiar with defining features of the most common literary genres.

Course objectives:

- developing analytical and interpretive skills of literary texts

- deepening knowledge of literary notions, trends, genres

- expanding understanding of English literature

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Course content:

Specific topics to be discussed:

1. The concept of literature

2. What makes a good reader

3. Literary genres: prose, poetry, and drama - main features

3. Narration, point of view, methods of characterization and setting in prose (class discussion of selected short stories )

4. Imagery in poetry (class discussion of selected poems )

5.Action, setting, and characters in drama (reading a selected play; class discussion)

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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

presentation, discussion, reading of literary texts, analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts, written work, ICT tools/e-learning/MSTeams option if needed

Reading list:

Obligatory reading:

The Norton Anthology of English Literature

The Norton Anthology of American Literature

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Texts selected by the teacher (and available online)

Supplementary reading:

English Literature. An Anthology for Students. Ed. Krzysztof Fordoński

Learning outcomes acc to PQR 2019

Knowledge

Student knows and understands:

1. main methods of analysis and interpretation of literary texts within English philology (k_W04/P6S_WG).

2. elements of academic discourse relating to the literary studies (k_W07/P6S_WG).

3. basic facts regarding the literature of English-speaking countries (k_W11/P6S_WG)

Skills

Student can:

4. use the literary terminology and take theoretical standpoints resulting from English studies (k_U01/P6S_UW)

5. recognize different types of literary texts in order to perform their critical analysis and assess their relevance and impact in cultural processes (k_U02/P6S_UW)

6. read English-language texts and prepare elaborate presentations relating to English literary studies using formal sources (k_U04/P6S_UK)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

1) Informed participation in class discussion - 20 % of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6)

pluses for informed participation in discussions and exercises: 1-2 pluses 3,0; 3-4 pluses 3,5; 5-6 pluses 4,0; 7-8 pluses 4,5; 9 pluses and more 5,0.

2) Oral presentation on selected literary work - 25 % of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,6)

Grading criteria

grades based on points; 3 aspects are taken into consideration: proper use of vocabulary and structures (including literary terms) 1-10 points; knowledge of the literary theme discussed in the presentation 1-10; the ability to engage the audience 1-10 points;

16-18 points – 3,0

19-21 points – 3,5

22-24 points – 4,0

25-27 points – 4,5

28-30 points – 5,0

3) Written final test - 55% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5)

Grading criteria

51-60% - 3,0

61-70% - 3,5

71-80% - 4,0

81-90% - 4,5

91-100% - 5,0