Contemporary Belarusian literature lessons 3221-S1-0KL11K
The classes' aim is to introduce students in the circle of Belarusian literature. As part of the classes there are given general information about the development of Belarusian literature in the second half of the twentieth century. Particular attention will be paid on discussing the sources of modern Belarusian contemporary literature, including the presentation of the Russian-centric orientated writers views evolution and unitary Soviet culture to the conscious desire to enter into the European culture context, understood as a community of many cultures. These changes resulted in the original solutions in the literary works of recognized writers from the older generation (V. Bykau, R. Baradulin, A. Razanau, N. Hilevich, D. Bitshzel) and youth writers affiliated to alternative literary organizations: Association of Writers of Belarus "Tuteyshi" , Association of Free Writers, Association Bum-Bam-Lit. Particular attention is paid to the creative use of the achievements of European literature (vanguard movement in art, postmodernism, existentialism) in a young Belarusian literature.
Presented and discussed are selected songs A. Adamowicz, V. Bykova, I. Babkova. U. Karatkievicha, Ł. Heniusz, A. Bacharevicha. S. Alekseyevich, U. Arlova, I. Babkowa.
The program provides for the reading of Polish-language seminar theoretical texts presenting the achievements of modern Belarusian literature and the reading of the Belarusian literary works in translation into Polish. The aim of this course is to acquaint students with a set of readings, throwing light on the changes in the Belarusian literature of the 80s Twentieth century to the present day.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
the graduate understands and has an advanced knowledge of:
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 role of Belarus in the modern world and its influence on the development of Belarusian literature and the Belarusian language
the development process of Belarusian literature
events from the history of Belarus
the graduate can:
analyse literary works, using various sources and research methods
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
the graduate is ready to:
bear the responsibility for preserving cultural heritage, including the heritage of Belarus
situate new pieces of information in the right context and interpret them as well as think creatively
Assessment criteria
Final evaluation will take into account the student's activity during the classes, group presentations, attendance at the classes, and final written passage from the discussed material.
Bibliography
1. Adamowicz A., Narodzona w płomieniu", Łódź 1975.
2. Akudowicz W., Razburyć Paryż, Mińska 2004.
3. Akudowicz W., Dialogi z Bogiem, Wrocław 2008.
4. Aleksiejewicz S., Czarnobylska modlitwa. Kronika przyszłości, Wołowiec 2012.
5. Arłou U, Kochanek jej wysokości. Przełożył J. Maksymiuk, H. Maksymiuk, K. Bondaruk, Wrocław 2006.
6. Babkou I., Adam Kłakocki i jego cienie. Przełożyła M. Buchalik, Warszawa 2008.
7. Bacharewicz A., Talent do jąkania się, Wrocław 2008.
8. Bielski A., Suczsnaja litaratura Biełarusi, Mińska 2000.
9. Bortnowska K., Młoda literatura białoruska a polski rynek wydawniczy [w:] Acta Albaruthenica 9. Literatura, język i kultura: tradycje i nowatorstwo. Red. naukowa M. Timoszuk i M. Chaustowicz, Warszawa 2009, s.16-26.
10. Bortnowska K,. Białoruski postmodernizm. Liryka „pokolenia Bum-Bam-Litu”, Warszawa 2008.
11. Bykow W., Zły znak. Z białoruskiego przełozyła Maria Putrament, Warszawa 1991.
12. Bykow W., Sotnikow, Warszawa 1973.
13. Bykau W.,Ściana.Z białoruskiego przełożyli J. maksymiuk i Cz. Seniuch, Białystok 1999.
14. Drozd K., Białoruska proza łagrowa, Warszawa 2016.
15. Geniusz Ł, Ptaki bez gniazd, Białystok 2012.
16. Karatkiewicz U., Chrystus wylądował w Grodnie, Warszawa 2012.
17. Kislicyna H., Nowaja literaturnaja situacyja: zmiena kulturnaj paradyhmy, Mińsk 2006.
18.Klinau A., Mińsk. Przewodnik po Mieście Słońca, Wołowiec 2008.
19. Szamiakin I, Atlasy i kariatydy, Warszawa 1981.
20. Wielg T., Poetyka prozy Wasila Bykawa. Studia i szkice Slawistyczne 2, Opole 2002.
21. W kręgu kultury białoruskiej. Redaktor naukowy W. Piłat, Olsztyn 1994.
22. Białoruś. Kraina otoczona wysokimi górami, Olsztyn 2004.
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