History of Belarussian literature - 20th century (1900-1920) 3221-S1-0HL22A

After completing the course, student:
1. KNOWLEDGE:
subject and methodological characteristics of research in Belarusian studies as well as terminology used in this area,
the most significant theories of literary and language studies.
trends in Belarusian studies,
the development process of Belarusian literature,
the role of writers and poets of particular works of Belarusian literature, especially the ones written until the 80s of the 20th century,
methods of the analysis and interpretation of literary works in connection with the tradition of Belarus, Russia or English-speaking countries,
Belarusian terminology of language studies,
events from the history of Belarus

2. SKILLS:
analyse literary works, using various sources and research methods,
prepare literary or linguistic analyses on his or her own, using relevant methods and research tools,
recognise the most significant literary works of Belarusian, especially the ones written until the nineteen eighties and prepare critical analyses and interpretations,
assess the role of the legacy of particular authors of Belarusian literature against the historical and literary background of Belarus,
use the terminology of literary studies in the process of analysing literary works,
present theories of researchers of Belarusian literature and the Belarusian language as well as draw conclusions about the development of the language and literature,
identify the significance of specific historical events for the development of Belarusian literature and the Belarusian language,
provide a relevant interpretation of the development of the Belarusian idea of national independence and its reflection in culture

3. SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
respect other cultures, views and attitudes,
follow the rules regulating the use of other people’s research output,
situate new pieces of information in the right context and interpret them as well as think creatively

The final grade will take into account the student's activeness in the classroom and oral answers given at the end of the semester, when responding to three questions drawn by the student, covering the entire range of material discussed during the classes. While assessing activeness, attention will be focused mainly on the insight contained in the analysis of selected work, while during the oral response it will focus on the students’ understanding of literature-forming processes and their knowledge of the discussed contexts of the literature.
Form of the exam: oral
During the exam questions are asked concerning issues covered during the lectures and classes.

I. Number of questions: 3.
II. Question scoring: from 3 to 0.
III. Points converter for grades:
4.5-5 points - satisfactory (3.0)
5.5-6 points - satisfactory + (3.5)
6.5-7 points - good (4.0)
7.5-8 points - good + (4.5)
8.5-9 points - very good (5.0)
9+ points - very good! (5!)
Pts. 3
Student: characterises an era, period or literary movement with the use of various determinants (philosophical, ideological, poetic, etc.), recalls the names of notable figures (including secondary), shows a detailed knowledge of the content of texts, performs a comprehensive analysis (referring to the genre, structure and content), lists various research positions, and places a writer's oeuvre and work in the historical-literary process. Their response is spontaneous, comprehensive, well-thought-out, and the student uses specialist terminology extensively.
Pts. 2
Student: characterises an era, period or literary movement, shows knowledge of the content of texts, performs analysis (referring to the genre, structure and content), puts a writer's oeuvre and work in the context of the era. Their response is fluent, and the student uses specialist terminology.
Pts. 1
Student: to a limited extent, after additional questions are asked, characterises an era, period or literary movement, demonstrates basic knowledge of the content of texts, performs analysis at a basic level (referring only to content), lists only a few figures from the movement and their work, indicates only constitutive features of the era, period or literary movement. Their response is hesitant; consists of incohesive information, and the student requires guidance from the examiner.
Requirements for grade 5!
- 3 points for each question,
- meeting the requirements for 3 points and additionally: knowledge and skills from outside the curriculum, knowledge of reading beyond the reading list, references to world literature.

1. Biełaruskaja litaratura: Chrestamatyja. Czastka treciaja (1900-1920). Mińsk 2006.
2. Biełaruskija piśmienniki: Bijabiblijagraficzny słounik: U szasci tamach. Mińsk 1992-1995.
3. Historyja biełaruskaj litaratury XX stahoddzia: U czatyroch tamach. T. 1. (1900-1920). Mińsk 1999.
4. Kawalenka W. Wytoki. Upływy. Paskoranaść. Mińsk 1975.
5. Kazbiaruk U. Stupieni rostu. Mińsk 1974.
6. Łojka A. Historyja biełaruskaj literatury. Czastka 2. Mińsk 1989.

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