Conducted in terms: 2023Z, 2023L, 2024Z, 2024L

Erasmus code: 09.2

ISCED code: 0231

ECTS credits: 3

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Applied Linguistics

Methodology of literary studies 3200-M1-0MBL

Based on selected theoretical texts (availably for students at the beginning of the term), which had fundamental significance for a certain methodological direction, we will discuss the basic assumptions, historical and cultural conditions as well as the aims of a particular methodological direction. This will help students to learn about the methods, which will be helpful for them realizing their research projects and writing their master’s thesis. It is important to understand how and to what extent the discussed issues can be used in the preparation of the theoretical part of the Master's thesis on the literature in a particular language or literary translation. In addition, students should broaden their knowledge of polish and foreign terminology of the theory of literature and learn how to use it. Therefore a very important element of this course is the question how to apply the particular methodological directions to specific topics, which students have chosen for their own research, in practice. Furthermore this course supports properly readings skills of theoretical and scientific texts, the students are encouraged to formulate assessments about the discussed texts.

Classes may have the form of a seminar. Therefore, students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, search for materials dealing with issues of their own interests and prepare papers or presentations.

Topics:

1. Literary Studies and Comparative Literature
2. Positivism and "Translator Studies
3. Hermeneutics
4. Formalism
5. Structuralism in literary studies
6. Sociology of Literature
7. Reception Theory
8. Deconstructionism
9. Poststructuralism
10. Cultural turn in literary studies
11. Feminism, gender, queer in literary studies
12. Postcolonial approach in literary studies

Course workload:

30 hrs – classroom activities (1 ECTS)

15 hrs – reading and analyzing of texts (0,5 ECTS)

5 hrs – preparation for the exam (0,5 ECTS)

Term 2023Z:

During this course students will learn not only about the importance of methodology for scientific literary research, but also about the most important methodological trends, which arose in 19th, 20th and the 21th century (cf. list of topics) and had the greatest significance for the development of literary studies and/or comparative literature in this time. The course will also include related disciplines, e. g. translation studies (literary translation), book science and textual scholarship or history of institutions important for literary life.
Based on selected theoretical texts (availably for students at the beginning of the term), which had fundamental significance for a certain methodological direction, we will discuss the basic assumptions, historical and cultural conditions as well as the aims of a particular methodological direction. This will help students to learn about the methods, which will be helpful for them realizing their research projects and writing their master’s thesis. It is important to understand how and to what extent the discussed issues can be used in the preparation of the theoretical part of the Master's thesis on the literature in a particular language or literary translation. In addition, students should broaden their knowledge of polish and foreign terminology of the theory of literature and learn how to use it. Therefore a very important element of this course is the question how to apply the particular methodological directions to specific topics, which students have chosen for their own research, in practice. Furthermore this course supports properly readings skills of theoretical and scientific texts, the students are encouraged to formulate assessments about the discussed texts.
Classes may have the form of a seminar. Therefore, students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, search for materials dealing with issues of their own interests and prepare papers or presentations.

Topics:

Course workload:
30 hrs – classroom activities (1 ECTS)
15 hrs – reading and analyzing of texts (0,5 ECTS)
5 hrs – preparation for the exam (0,5 ECTS)

Term 2024Z:

Topics:

Course workload:
30 hrs – classroom activities (1 ECTS)
15 hrs – reading and analyzing of texts (0,5 ECTS)
5 hrs – preparation for the exam (0,5 ECTS)

Prerequisites (description)

This course is addressed to students who intend to write their MA-thesis in the field of literary studies and related areas. Students should possess elementary knowledge about European and World literature and be interested in literature and reading of literary texts.

Course coordinators

Term 2023L:

Markus Eberharter
Adam Elbanowski
Tomasz Wiącek

Term 2024Z:

Markus Eberharter
Małgorzata Gaszyńska-Magiera

Term 2024L:

Markus Eberharter
Adam Elbanowski
Małgorzata Gaszyńska-Magiera

Term 2023Z:

Markus Eberharter
Tomasz Wiącek

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

The student is expected to:

Knowledge:
-have in-depth knowledge of a subject and methodological specificity in the field of literary studies, which they are able to develop and creatively use in further professional activities (K_W01)
-have structured, in-depth general knowledge, including terminology, theories and methodology in the field of literary studies (K_W03)
-have in-depth knowledge of the links between literary studies with other fields of science and scientific disciplines, allowing integration of perspectives appropriate for several scientific disciplines (K_W05)
-have detailed knowledge of contemporary achievements, centers and research schools including selected areas of literary studies (K_W06)
-know and understand advanced methods of analysis, interpretation, valuation and problematization of various products of culture relevant to selected approaches, theories or research schools, in the field of literary studies (K_W07)

Skills:
-be able to search, analyze, evaluate, select and integrate information from various sources and formulate on this basis critical judgments in the field of literary studies (K_U01)
-be able to apply advanced research skills including: analysis of research works of other authors, synthesis of various ideas and views, selection of methods and construction of research tools, elaboration and presentation of results, be able to find decisions for complex problems in literary studies (K_U02)
- be able to substantively argue with reference to own views and views of other authors, formulate conclusions and create synthetic summaries (K_U06)
-be able to communicate to both specialists and non-specialists in the native language and at least one foreign language via different channels using various communicative techniques in the field of literary studies as well as related disciplines; be able to popularize knowledge about the humanities and culture and its institutions (K_U08)

Socio-cultural competencies
- can interact and work in a group, taking different roles in it (including the role of a teacher and / or a translator/interpreter) (K_K01)
- can properly define the priorities for the implementation of a task set by themselves and/or others (K_K03)
- take an active part in the cultural life of the region, country and/or Europe, realizing holistic and dynamic nature of culture as a phenomenon (K_K06)

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Written exam at the end of the term (all texts and topics discussed during the course). In case of two instructors of this course, an additional mid-semester examination is also possible (in agreement with the students). In this eventuality final grade is an arithmetic mean from the results of the test and the final exam.

Assessment criteria:
The overall result is established in accordance with the following scale:
0-59% = failed, (2.0)
60-67% = satisfactory (3.0)
68-75% = satisfactory plus (3.5)
76-83% = good (4.0)
84-91% = good plus (4.5)
92-98% = very good (5.0)
99-100% = very good! (5.0!)

Students are required to attend all the classes, the allowed number of absences is 2 per 30 contact hours. When the number of allowed absences is exceeded, the student will be given additional tasks aimed at making up for the material missed from the classes by that student. If the number of absences exceeds 50% of contact hours, it will result in a negative grade from the entire course.
Credit and written exam during the retake exam session will be held due to the same conditions as in the main session.

Bibliography

part 1
H. Markiewicz (ed.), Współczesna teoria badań literackich za granicą, 3 vol., Kraków 1976.
H. Markiewicz (ed.), Sztuka interpretacji, 2 tomy, Wrocław 1971.
M. P. Markowski/ R. Nycz (ed.), Kulturowa teoria literatury. Główne pojęcia i problemy, Kraków 2006.
Z. Mitosek Teorie badań literackich, Warszawa 2004.
S. Skwarczyńska, Teoria badań literackich za granicą, 3 vol., Kraków 1965-1986.
J. Sławiński, Miejsce interpretacji, Gdańsk 2006.
R. Wellek, Pojęcia i problemy nauki o literaturze, Warszawa 1979.
part 2
Abrams, M.H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston; 1971
Burzyńska, A., Markowski M.P., „Teorie literatury XX wieku”, Kraków 2006.
Dupriez BM, Halsall AW. A Dictionary of Literary Devices : Gradus, A-Z. University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division; 1991
Fry, Paul H. Theory of Literature. Yale University Press, 2012.
Golban, Petru. Texts Analyzing Literature as Argument : From Philip Sidney to Henry James. New York: Edwin Mellen Press, 2013.
Kiene Brillenburg Wurth, Ann Rigney. The Life of Texts : An Introduction to Literary Studies. Amsterdam University Press; 2019.
Klages, Mary. Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: Continuum, 2006.
Kulturowa teoria literatury. Główne pojęcia i problemy, red. M. P. Markowski, R. Nycz, Kraków 2006.
Mads Rosendahl Thomsen, Lasse Horne Kjældgaard, Lis Møller, Lilian Munk Rösing, Peter Simonsen, Dan Ringgaard. Literature: An Introduction to Theory and Analysis. Bloomsbury Academic; 2017.
Markiewicz, H. Główne problemy wiedzy o literaturze, Kraków 1998.
Mitosek, Z. Teorie badań literackich, wyd. 3 rozszerz., Warszawa 1995.
Słownik terminów literackich, pod red. J. Sławińskiego, wyd. 2, Warszawa 1988 (lub wyd. nast.).
Sławiński, J. Dzieło – Język – Tradycja, Warszawa 1974 lub Kraków 1998.
Wellek, R., Warren, A. Teoria literatury, Warszawa 1970.
Theoretical texts, chosen with regard to student’s interests, will be available for students at the beginning of the term.

Term 2023Z:

part 2
Abrams, M.H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston; 1971

Burzyńska, A., Markowski M.P., „Teorie literatury XX wieku”, Kraków 2006.

Dupriez BM, Halsall AW. A Dictionary of Literary Devices : Gradus, A-Z. University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division; 1991

Fry, Paul H. Theory of Literature. Yale University Press, 2012.

Golban, Petru. Texts Analyzing Literature as Argument : From Philip Sidney to Henry James. New York: Edwin Mellen Press, 2013.

Kiene Brillenburg Wurth, Ann Rigney. The Life of Texts : An Introduction to Literary Studies. Amsterdam University Press; 2019.

Klages, Mary. Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: Continuum, 2006.

Kulturowa teoria literatury. Główne pojęcia i problemy, red. M. P. Markowski, R. Nycz, Kraków 2006.

Mads Rosendahl Thomsen, Lasse Horne Kjældgaard, Lis Møller, Lilian Munk Rösing, Peter Simonsen, Dan Ringgaard. Literature: An Introduction to Theory and Analysis. Bloomsbury Academic; 2017.

Markiewicz, H. Główne problemy wiedzy o literaturze, Kraków 1998.

Mitosek, Z. Teorie badań literackich, wyd. 3 rozszerz., Warszawa 1995.

Słownik terminów literackich, pod red. J. Sławińskiego, wyd. 2, Warszawa 1988 (lub wyd. nast.).

Sławiński, J. Dzieło – Język – Tradycja, Warszawa 1974 lub Kraków 1998.

Wellek, R., Warren, A. Teoria literatury, Warszawa 1970.

Theoretical texts, chosen with regard to student’s interests, will be available for students at the beginning of the term.

Term 2023L:

None