Literature of India B1 3600-7-IN2-LIB(Z)
The lecture presents the history of the literary heritage of Bengal from the 10th century to the most recent times. Most space is devoted to Bengali literature, but outstanding works in Sanskrit and the Brajabula language are included. Characteristics of this literature, prominent trends, genres, the most influential authors, and the most famous monuments are discussed.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
K_W04
has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W05
has detailed and organized knowledge of literature and writings in Bengali; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of South Asia
K_W10
can name and characterize basic cultural phenomena of South Asia
K_W15
has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Bengali into Polish
K_W16
demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of South Asia
K_W18
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history
K_W19
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in South Asia
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia
K_U06
can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U07
can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of South Asia and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U08
can analyze most important phenomena/trends in art (painting, sculpture, architecture, other fields) of South Asia
K_U10
can indicate most important intellectual problems, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences taking shape inside the culture of South Asia
K_U14
can translate literary texts and writings from Bengali into Polish
K_U15
can interpret key terms from the cultures of South Asia through linguistic/philological analysis
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit Tamil) taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
K_K09
perceives the positive socio-cultural values of South Asia and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
- two written tests per semester
- attendance (2 unexcused absences and 2 excused absences per semester)
Bibliography
Barbara Grabowska, Elżbieta Walter, Zarys historii literatury Bengalu, WUW, Warszawa 1988.
Barbara Grabowska, Powstanie, rozwój i zmierzch liryki wisznuickiej Bengalu, Warszawa 1995.
Barbara Grabowska, Bożena Śliwczyńska, Elżbieta Walter, Z dziejów teatru i dramatu bengalskiego, Warszawa 2002.
Barbara Grabowska, Kryszna. Z dziejów literatury indyjskiej, Warszawa 2008.
Barbara Grabowska, Świat wężowej bogini, Warszawa 2002.
Barbara Grabowska, Ćandi Sati Parwati, Warszawa 2012.
Dusan Zbavitel, Bengali Literature, Wiesbaden 1976.
Thibaut Hubert, In the shade of the golden palace. Alaol and Middle Bengali Poetics in Arakan, Oxford 2018.
and various research articles.
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