Literature of B (English) Language Area - level 1 3200-L2-0LBA1
The aim of the class is to outline the history of English literature from the Old and Middle English periods, Renaissance, Baroque to the 17th c. Commonwealth and Restoration, with a focus on the history, social conditions and art of these periods. The classes also aim to present a discussion of the output of leading writers by analysing and interpreting selected literary works as evidence of cultural development and the worldview prevailing in the discussed periods. The analysis of selected texts during the classes will require students’ active participation, which will allow them to acquire theoretical knowledge on discussed topics as well as skills necessary to properly analyze literary texts.
Student’s workload:
Contact hours (in-class): 30
Individual work:
- Reading assigned materials: 20 hrs.
- Preparation for exam: 5 hrs.
Total individual work: 25 hrs.
If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
The student:
- has the basic knowledge about the significance of literary studies in the field of English literature and understands the features of the subject (K1_W01)
- knows the basic terminology and characteristic features defining style and form of literary and poetic texts of English literature in discussed literary periods (K_W02)
- knows characteristics of discussed literary periods and modern trends in thgeir interpretations (K_W04)
- knows the most important authors and texts of English literature in their cultural contexts (K_W10)
- has additional knowledge on most important social, historical and cultural events connected with the discussed texts (K1_W12)
SKILLS:
The student:
- can read and comprehend early and modern literary texts in English (K1_U01)
- can distinguish and identify literary, stylistic and poetic elements in literary texts from discussed periods as well as acquire, individually or under teacher’s supervision, knowledge on the history of English literature (K1_U03)
- can formulate his own conclusions while interpreting discussed texts (K1_U10)
SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
The student is:
- aware of cultural differences between English and Polish literature (K1_K01)
- prepared to expand individually his/her knowledge of history of English literature and skills in reading and analysing literary texts (K1_K02)
- participates in cultural life of Anglo-Saxon countries (K1_K03)
- appreciates Anglo-Saxon cultural heritage and is aware of the value in preserving it (K1_K04)
Assessment criteria
A final written exam consisting of test and open questions.
The percentage of points from the exam determines the score:
0-59%=2 (fail)
60%-68% = 3.0 (3)
69%-76% = 3.5 (3+)
77%-84% = 4.0 (4)
85%-92% = 4.5 (4+)
93%-98% = 5.0 (5)
99-100% = 5.0! (5!)
Failing results in receiving a failing grade in USOS in the first term and the need to retake the exam in the same form during the retake exam session.
Students are required to attend all the classes. Students are allowed two unexcused absences per 30 contact hours. If there are more than 50% of absences, the student may not obtain credit for the course.
Bibliography
Fordoński, Krzysztof English Literature. An Anthology for Students. Volume 1. Poznań 2010
Fordoński, Krzysztof English Literature. An Anthology for Students. Volume 2. Poznań, 2011
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vols. 1 and 2, M.H. Abrams (ed.), W.W. Norton and Co, New York – London (7th edition)
The Norton Anthology of American literature. Vols. 1 and 2, Nina Baym, (ed.), W.W. Norton and Co, New York (5th edition)
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: